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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 have misled her.
(c) He may not be trustworthy.
(d) He seems indifferent to her plight.

2. Who are the Life Guards?
(a) Washington's body guards.
(b) Men who infiltrate Loyalist organizations.
(c) Jefferson's body guards.
(d) Men who roam the streets as a vigilante group.

3. How does Lockton manage to get out of his house without being seen?
(a) He hides in a secret room in the house and does not leave.
(b) He gets out through a secret tunnel in the basement.
(c) He is wheeled out in a cheese crate.
(d) He dresses in woman's clothing and walks out with his wife and her aunt.

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

5. Who is Inkstained?
(a) A newspaper editor.
(b) A spy for the Loyalists.
(c) A spy for the Patriots.
(d) A Loyalist who has fled New York.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What astounds Isabel about what she hears from Lockton's guests?

3. Who pleads for the girls' welfare?

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

5. Who is hanged in the town square?

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