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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Why was Aberdeen still at Riverbend, while many other young slaves had escaped?
(a) He had tried to escape, but he injured himself and was caught.
(b) He was waiting for the right time.
(c) He liked living at Riverbend.
(d) He was waiting for Ruth.

3. Why did Ruth want to watch the prisoners of war begin their march north?
(a) Because she wanted to join them.
(b) Because she thought Thomas Boon might be among them.
(c) Because she thought Aberdeen might be among them.
(d) Because she believed they deserved respect.

4. Which of the following happened LAST?
(a) The Patriots captured redoubts 9 and 10.
(b) Lord Cornwallis tried to escape Yorktown.
(c) The British surrendered.
(d) Curzon returned to camp, injured but alive.

5. In WIlliamsburg, who was Ruth friendly with?
(a) Everyone but Isabel.
(b) Only the animals.
(c) Everyone.
(d) Only people she knew well.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Curzon know Ebeneezer Woodruff?

2. Curzon left his fellow travelers when Ruth was sick; when he returned, what did he bring with him?

3. Why did Ebeneezer initially tell Isabel that he could not hire her and Ruth to work for his company?

4. Why was Sibby leaving the army camp?

5. What did Isabel notice about Curzon when he came to visit her near the camp fire after the surrender?

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