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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Serafina not want Isabel chopping wood?
(a) She saw that Isabel was having a hard time focusing.
(b) She thought it was a man's job.
(c) She was afraid that Isabel would run away.
(d) She thought Isabel did not look strong enough.

2. What did Isabel and Curzon do to ensure the area near the milestone was safe before coming out of the woods?
(a) Counted to 100.
(b) Walked the perimeter of the area.
(c) Got their knives ready.
(d) Climbed a tree to survey the scene.

3. Which of the following describes Ruth's reaction to Isabel's arrival at Riverbend?
(a) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted her to leave.
(b) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted her to stay at Riverbend.
(c) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted to go to Rhode Island with her.
(d) Ruth did not remember Isabel at all.

4. What did Ruth take with her from Riverbend?
(a) A chicken.
(b) A map.
(c) A toy.
(d) A book.

5. Why did Walter and Serafina have no family at Riverbend?
(a) All of their family members had died.
(b) All of their family members had been sold to other plantations.
(c) Their children had died, and their grandchildren had been sold to other plantations.
(d) They never had children.

Short Answer Questions

1. How had Isabel and Curzon been getting information to lead them towards Ruth?

2. How did Isabel respond when Serafina asked her if she loved Curzon?

3. How did Curzon disturb the rattlesnake?

4. In Chapter I, what were the soldiers by the milestone talking about?

5. Which of the following was NOT part of the group of people Isabel and Curzon spotted from the tree at Riverbend?

(see the answer key)

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