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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters XXV - XXIX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Bellingham's slave?
(a) He does not keep slaves.
(b) Curzon.
(c) David.
(d) Curzon's entire family.

2. What does Madam Lockton say she will do if Ruth has another seizure?
(a) Send Ruth back to Africa.
(b) Take her to a specialist in Boston.
(c) Beat her.
(d) Sell her.

3. What happens when the boat holding Isabel and Ruth docks in New York?
(a) Isabel and Ruth are sold again.
(b) Isabel and Ruth are forgotten about.
(c) The Locktons set Isabel and Ruth free.
(d) The Locktons come under suspicion.

4. How does Isabel feel about Colonel Regen?
(a) He lied to her.
(b) He was unable to help her because he could not break the laws.
(c) He made her situation far worse than it had been.
(d) He did what he could.

5. Where does Robert lead Isabel and Ruth?
(a) To the church.
(b) To the docks.
(c) To an alehouse.
(d) To a farm outside of town.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is it before Isabel wakes after being branded?

2. What is significant about the day the novel opens?

3. Why does Isabel say she wants to get away from her owners?

4. What does Mrs. Lockton think when she notices the Patriots gathering their belongings?

5. Who is hanged in the town square?

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