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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How bad is the fire to which Isabel awakes one morning?
(a) The entire block of homes is on fire.
(b) Isabel has no idea.
(c) Just Lady Seymour and the next-door neighbor's home are on fire.
(d) The fire is contained in the kitchen.

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

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 away.
(c) Rushes back in to pull Lady Seymour to safety.
(d) Runs over to the Locktons.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Mary and Hannah argue?

2. What does Isabel do when Curzon visits her?

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

4. Why does the prison guard allow Isabel in to see the prisoners?

5. Of what crime is Isabel accused?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens on Sunday that has Madam Lockton elated?

2. What happens when Madam Lockton arrives at Colonel Regen's camp?

3. What does Isabel hear other slaves speaking of concerning the Loyalists?

4. What does Becky tell Isabel about Ruth?

5. What does Lady Semour request that infuriates Madam Lockton?

6. What is Isabel's physical state when she awakes after returning from Colonel Regen's camp?

7. What does Isabel take to the prisoners, and why is she allowed to do so?

8. What is Isabel startled to hear about Curzon?

9. Why do Isabel's days become a little easier?

10. How does Isabel feel towards and treat Curzon?

(see the answer keys)

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