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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who steps off the ship that Captain Campbell stepped off?
(a) Mr. Bellingham.
(b) Colonel Regen in chains.
(c) Curzon.
(d) Mr. Lockton.

2. What does Mrs. Lockton think when she notices the Patriots gathering their belongings?
(a) That the Patriots are cowards.
(b) That the Patriots are gone for good from New York.
(c) That the British have already won.
(d) That the British will return to New York.

3. How does Lady Seymour twist her ankle?
(a) Steps on the frantic cat.
(b) The dog runs through her legs and trips her.
(c) Rushing down the stairs with her arms full of belongings.
(d) She misses the porch step.

4. What does Isabel learn about Curzon while at the water hole one day?
(a) He is back at the Bellingham home.
(b) He was killed.
(c) He is a prisoner on a ship in the harbor.
(d) He is being held in a nearby prison.

5. What does Isabel do when Curzon visits her?
(a) She won't speak with him.
(b) She cries on his shoulder.
(c) He is not allowed to visit her.
(d) She curses him.

6. What does Lady Seymour hire a seamstress to do?
(a) Sew Lady Seymour a new wardrobe.
(b) Sew British flags for the army.
(c) Sew Madam Lockton several dresses.
(d) Sew a new wardrobe for Isabel.

7. How many soldiers are staying at Lady Seymour's home?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 3.
(d) 12.

8. Why does the prison guard allow Isabel in to see the prisoners?
(a) She tells him Curzon is her brother.
(b) She is so young he sees no harm.
(c) She tells him Curzon is her husband.
(d) She gives him a handful of food.

9. What does Colonel Regen avoid doing as he hands over Isabel to Madam Lockton?
(a) Tying up Isabel.
(b) Having his soldiers carrying Isabel away.
(c) Looking at Madam Lockton.
(d) Looking in Isabel's eyes.

10. Where does Isabel go when she runs out of the Lockton home?
(a) To the river to throw herself off the bridge.
(b) To the docks to find Ruth on the ship.
(c) To Colonel Regen's headquarters.
(d) To the Bellingham home.

11. When does Becky say has happened to Ruth?
(a) She died during a seizure during the night.
(b) She was sold.
(c) She is outside playing.
(d) She was beaten and is at Lady Seymour's home.

12. With what does Curzon help Isabel?
(a) Planning her escape.
(b) Carrying water buckets.
(c) Plotting revenge against Madam Lockton.
(d) Saving supplies for her escape.

13. For how long is Isabel held in prison?
(a) A few hours.
(b) A week.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 1 day.

14. Who comes to the cell window when Isabel calls for Curzon?
(a) Colonel Regen.
(b) Dibdin.
(c) No one.
(d) Curzon.

15. What does Isabel ask of Captain Campbell?
(a) If he knows if there is a ship going to the West Indies.
(b) Help in getting away from her owners.
(c) If he knows where the black regiment is.
(d) If he can find her a safe place to hide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what crime is Isabel accused?

2. How has Isabel's situation gotten worse?

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

4. How does Isabel make it easier to sneak off to the prison?

5. What has Curzon enlisted as a soldier in the Patriot army?

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