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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 is Isabel more motivated than ever to gain information for Mr. Bellingham?
(a) Out of spite for Madam Lockton.
(b) Out of fear for retaliations against Ruth and Isabel.
(c) Out of hatred for Madam Lockton.
(d) To get Ruth's freedom.

2. What do soldiers ask to search?
(a) The ship's hold.
(b) The valise which hold the bill of sale for the girls.
(c) The Lockton's belongings.
(d) The Captain's quarters on the ship.

3. Where does Isabel go after the Locktons are asleep?
(a) To the study to find evidence to turn over to Bellingham.
(b) To talk to her sister Ruth about escaping.
(c) To the house where Curzon lives.
(d) Nowhere; she knows it's not yet time to do anything.

4. What astounds Isabel about what she hears from Lockton's guests?
(a) That they would want English rule.
(b) That they would jeopardize their families.
(c) That they speak freely in front of her.
(d) That they would engage in embezzlement.

5. What do the Loyalists think would be a consequence of the assassination?
(a) It would weaken the training of the rebel army.
(b) The rebellion would collapse.
(c) It would cause the other leaders of the rebellion to live in fear.
(d) It would send a message to the rebels that their actions are not tolerated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the opening of the novel set?

2. Who is Becky Berry?

3. What does Mrs. Lockton believe of Ruth?

4. For what does one member of the conspiracy at Lockton's request Lockton's money?

5. Where does Isabel hope the soldiers will search?

(see the answer key)

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