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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 Mr. Lockton tell Isabel to do when he is entertaining some friends?
(a) Keep Ruth out of the way.
(b) Clean all the cloaks of the guests.
(c) Entertain the children of his guests.
(d) Serve them food and drink.

2. What does Isabel try to do in the meeting?
(a) Write down what's being said.
(b) Get Mr. Lockton's attention.
(c) Blend in with the furniture.
(d) Charm the attendees.

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

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

5. What is the purpose of the term "ad astra"?
(a) It is part of a poem that Curzon quotes to Isabel.
(b) It is the Loyalist password to their planning meetings.
(c) It is a code to allow Isabel to pass through the streets without being retained.
(d) It is the Patriot's password for special planning meetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Goldbuttons?

2. What does Isabel do as Ruth is falling asleep?

3. What does Isabel learn was in Madam Lockton's underwear chest?

4. From what illness does Ruth suffer?

5. Who does Becky say nearly died?

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