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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Isabel do once she is outside the house?
(a) Rushes back inside to bring more of Lady Seymour's possessions out.
(b) Runs over to the Locktons.
(c) Rushes back in to pull Lady Seymour to safety.
(d) Runs away.

4. 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.

5. What is the next thing Isabel remembers after leaving Colonel Regen's presence?
(a) Seeing Ruth being dragged away.
(b) Waking up from a terrible beating.
(c) Waking up in the hold of a ship.
(d) Hearing Mrs. Lockton requesting that Isabel be hung.

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

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

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

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

10. What does Madam Lockton discover?
(a) That Ruth is being sent back to the Lockton household.
(b) That Isabel has started her menses.
(c) That Isabel has been visiting the prison.
(d) That Lady Seymour plans to buy Isabel and set her free.

11. What does Isabel try to do once a day?
(a) Pray for Ruth.
(b) Take some little bit of food to hide for her flight.
(c) Go through the papers in the study to try to find where Ruth is.
(d) Sneak off to the prison.

12. Why does Isabel relish the physical pain of her brand?
(a) It reminds her of her lost innocence.
(b) It reminds her of her desire for revenge.
(c) It distracts her from her emotional pain.
(d) It is proof of her standing up for herself as an individual, thinking human.

13. How does Isabel hear about the conditions in the British prison?
(a) From the Lockton's laughing about it.
(b) From Colonel Regen.
(c) From some others at the water hole.
(d) From another slave.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How bad is the fire to which Isabel awakes one morning?

2. What does Isabel carry to the Lockton's home?

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

4. What happens one morning when Isabel arrives at the prison?

5. What does Madam Lockton demand of Colonel Regen?

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