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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When General Washington arrived, how many soldiers were in Williamsburg?
(a) Thousands.
(b) Millions.
(c) Hundreds.
(d) Dozens.

2. What job did Isabel volunteer to do for the soldiers in Curzon's comapny when first arriving at their camp?
(a) Do laundry.
(b) Cook.
(c) Clean.
(d) Chop firewood.

3. When Isabel and Ruth parted ways from Curzon and Aberdeen in Williamsburg, what did they look for?
(a) Food.
(b) A bathroom.
(c) Work.
(d) A place to sleep.

4. Why did Isabel hope that the battle in Williamsburg would be postponed?
(a) She and Ruth could continue to have a place to sleep, food to eat, and a chance to earn money.
(b) She feared that she would be separated from Ruth if a battle begun.
(c) She knew she would never see Curzon again if a battle begun.
(d) She was afraid that Curzon would be hurt in a battle.

5. What did the British deserter in the woods say that he had been ordered to do?
(a) Spy on the Continentals.
(b) Shoot fugitive slaves.
(c) Force out sick fugitive slaves.
(d) Bury dead fugitive slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are lobsterbacks?

2. Why did Curzon sign Isabel up as his wife when he enlisted in the army?

3. What was the occasion for the big officer's dinner that Mister Hallahan's tavern was hosting?

4. Why did Isabel call Widow Hallahan "snake-souled" (104) in Chapter XVIII?

5. According to Aberdeen, who or what was the first friend that Ruth made at Riverbend?

(see the answer key)

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