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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters XVI - XX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Isabel think Bellingham is not the person to go to with information?
(a) He may not have the authority to grant her and Ruth's freedom.
(b) He may not be trustworthy.
(c) He seems indifferent to her plight.
(d) He may have misled her.

2. Who is Becky Berry?
(a) The head maid of the Lockton house.
(b) A slave belonging to the Bellinghams.
(c) The tailor's slave.
(d) The baker's daughter.

3. Who does Lockton put the blame upon for the search of his home?
(a) Isabel.
(b) The Mayor of New York.
(c) Inkstained.
(d) His wife.

4. What help does Isabel ask of the pastor?
(a) In finding work.
(b) In finding a place to live.
(c) In finding a way to get to Pennsylvania.
(d) In locating two other siblings.

5. What does Madam Lockton convince the soldiers to do?
(a) Let her go and lie down at the Inn during the search.
(b) Release her chest that contains her underwear.
(c) Let her remove her valuables before the search.
(d) Find a safe place for Isabel and Ruth to wait.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madam Lockton blame when Mr. Lockton fights with her for packing her bags?

2. Who pleads for the girls' welfare?

3. Why is Isabel devastated during the search of the Lockton's home?

4. What is significant about this day for Isabel and Ruth?

5. What does Isabel have to decide after talking to Curzon?

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