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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lady Seymour indicate one day when she hands Isabel a biscuit?
(a) That Lady Seymour knows where Ruth is.
(b) That Lady Seymour knows Isabel goes to the prison.
(c) That Lady Seymour plans to buy Isabel and set her free.
(d) That Lady Seymour does not believe in slavery.

2. Why is Isabel happy to go out into the conflict?
(a) She wants to go tell Colonel Regen what she thinks of him.
(b) She wants to find out if Curzon is alive.
(c) She is so despondent she hopes to be killed.
(d) She sees it as an opportunity to run away.

3. Where is Isabel to be branded?
(a) On her hand.
(b) On her shoulder.
(c) On her face.
(d) In her chest.

4. Why does Isabel say she wants to get away from her owners?
(a) She wants to find her sister.
(b) They are abusive.
(c) They plan to move back to England and take her.
(d) They are Patriots.

5. How does Isabel make it easier to sneak off to the prison?
(a) She asks Lady Seymour for a pass.
(b) She volunteers to fetch water before sun up.
(c) She volunteers to do the morning egg run.
(d) She volunteers to do the morning milk run.

6. What happens one morning when Isabel arrives at the prison?
(a) She is relieved of all the food she brought to the prisoners.
(b) The guard tells her she will no longer be allowed inside.
(c) She passes a cell which holds Mr. Bellingham.
(d) She is met by Colonel Regen.

7. What does Lady Seymour give Isabel on Christmas?
(a) A new pair shoes.
(b) A new pair of gloves.
(c) A few dollars.
(d) A new hat.

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

9. What is the stimulation that Curzon will be cared for by another prisoner?
(a) That Isabel helps them escape.
(b) That Isabel continue to pass them food through the window.
(c) That Isabel find Colonel Regen and ask for his help in escaping.
(d) That Isabel pass messages to their Captain.

10. What is Isabel's state of mind after returning to the house with Mr. Lockton?
(a) Anger.
(b) Constant depression.
(c) Anticipation.
(d) Excitement.

11. How does Captain Campbell respond initially to Isabel's request?
(a) He points out a ship that is bound for the West Indies.
(b) He says he is too busy to be bothered.
(c) He tells her to wait on the docks.
(d) He is sympathetic.

12. What is Madam Lockton infuriated about Lady Seymour's letter?
(a) The letter requests that Isabel be given to Lady Seymour forever.
(b) The letter suggests that Lady Seymour is doing more than the Locktons.
(c) Madam Lockton does not want to give up Isabel.
(d) There is a veiled insult against Madam Lockton in the letter.

13. Why does Mrs. Lockton order Isabel into the middle of the skirmishes between the British and the Patriots?
(a) To buy food for a Welcome Home feast.
(b) In the hopes Isabel will be killed.
(c) To get a message to the incoming British ranking officer.
(d) To scare Isabel.

14. What does Isabel tell the prisoners before she leaves?
(a) That she wants Curzon to have his blanket and hat back.
(b) That they will never see her again if Curzon dies.
(c) That she wants to speak to Curzon first before making the agreement.
(d) That she really expects her freedom this time.

15. How does Isabel respond to Becky's news?
(a) Isabel goes outside to find Ruth.
(b) Isabel confronts Madam Lockton.
(c) Isabel runs away.
(d) Isabel tries to kill herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Becky say has happened to Ruth?

2. What do the slaves say will happen if the British win the war?

3. What does Lady Seymour say many people believe is the Christian thing to do?

4. How does Mrs. Lockton give Isabel orders?

5. What does Madam Lockton demand of Colonel Regen?

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