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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Isabel get the scar on her cheek?
(a) It was a punishment for trying to run away.
(b) It was a punishment for fighting her owner when Ruth was sold.
(c) She accidentally burned herself.
(d) She fell on an axe and cut herself.

2. How was Williamsburg different from cities like Philadelphia and New York?
(a) It was smaller.
(b) It had more farms.
(c) It was bigger.
(d) It was cleaner.

3. When Ruth fell ill with a fever, who did Isabel blame?
(a) Aberdeen.
(b) Herself.
(c) Curzon.
(d) Ruth.

4. Why were Serafina and Walter not trying to escape?
(a) They wanted to stay to help other slaves that were passing through.
(b) They had lived at Riverbend their whole lives and did not want to leave it.
(c) They were too old and weak.
(d) They were afraid of getting caught.

5. How did Ruth react when Isabel tried to complement her strength in the beginning of their travels together?
(a) She put her hands over her ears.
(b) She smiled shyly.
(c) She said, "Thank you."
(d) She ran away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice did Isabel receive from the short serving woman she met on the main street of Williamsburg?

2. Where did Curzon and Aberdeen say they had found work in Williamsburg?

3. How did Isabel feel when Curzon proposed that they split up in Williamsburg?

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

5. What did Aberdeen suggest that Isabel should do while Ruth was ill and sleeping?

(see the answer key)

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