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

2. What is significant about the day the novel opens?
(a) It is the wedding of Mary Finch's niece.
(b) It is Christmas.
(c) It is Miss Mary Finch's funeral.
(d) It is the funeral of a slave named Isabel.

3. Why is Isabel confounded?
(a) She does not understand why Regan or Bellingham have not held up their promise.
(b) Madam Lockton is being nice to her and Ruth.
(c) Why Mr. Lockton leaves his wife behind.
(d) Why Madam Lockton is so verbal about her loyalties.

4. Why is Isabel punished by Madam Lockton?
(a) For giggling at the harbor.
(b) For taking too long at the watering hole.
(c) For trying to protect Ruth.
(d) For talking to Curzon.

5. Why does Madam Lockton send Isabel into a secretive meeting Mr. Lockton is conducting?
(a) To remind Mr. Lockton about his being under suspicion already.
(b) To serve refreshments.
(c) To learn what is going on in the meeting.
(d) To ask Mr. Lockton to come out of the meeting for a moment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Becky tell Isabel?

2. Why are the windows removed in the Lockton's home?

3. Who are Isabel and Ruth?

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

5. How does Becky say is the best way to stay safe?

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