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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Lockton give Isabel orders?
(a) The same as always.
(b) Through Becky.
(c) Through anyone in the household.
(d) Isabel no longer works for Mrs. Lockton.

2. What does Lady Seymour's letter request?
(a) For Isabel to work for Lady Seymour.
(b) A loan.
(c) Some supplies to feed her guests.
(d) For Becky and Isabel to work for her.

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

4. 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) To get a message to the incoming British ranking officer.
(c) To scare Isabel.
(d) In the hopes Isabel will be killed.

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

6. What does Isabel discover when she wakes after the night that she receives cookies and milk?
(a) Ruth is missing.
(b) Mr. Lockton has be arrested again.
(c) Becky is very ill.
(d) Mrs. Lockton has fled New York.

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

8. 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.

9. What has Curzon enlisted as a soldier in the Patriot army?
(a) To substitute for his master.
(b) He thinks he will be able to run away.
(c) He believes in the Patriot cause.
(d) He wants to learn about more of the world.

10. What does Isabel eat upon awakening?
(a) A huge breakfast.
(b) Some bread and butter.
(c) A few nuts.
(d) Nothing.

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

12. Why do the Lockton's have house guests?
(a) Madam Lockton's sister and her family are staying there.
(b) The Locktons are entertaining nobility from England.
(c) British soldiers are assigned to live in Loyalist homes.
(d) Mr. Lockton's brother and his family have come to stay there.

13. 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.

14. In what state of mind does Isabel exist?
(a) Fear.
(b) Depression.
(c) Vengeful.
(d) Hate.

15. 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 really expects her freedom this time.
(d) That she wants to speak to Curzon first before making the agreement.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many homes are destroyed that night?

2. What does Colonel Regen avoid doing as he hands over Isabel to Madam Lockton?

3. Who asks to meet with Isabel?

4. Why is Isabel happy to go out into the conflict?

5. What happens that causes the Patriots to leave New York City?

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