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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 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 Ruth.
(c) He was waiting for the right time.
(d) He liked living at Riverbend.

2. In the beginning of the novel, where did Isabel think her sister Ruth was?
(a) In Riverbend.
(b) In Charleston.
(c) In Yorktown.
(d) In Rhode Island.

3. How did Isabel respond when Serafina asked her if she loved Curzon?
(a) She did not answer the question, but said that they argue often.
(b) She said yes.
(c) She said she was not sure.
(d) She said no.

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

5. At Riverbend, why did Isabel climb out of the tree in a rush?
(a) Because she thought the slaves at Riverbend could tell her where her sister was.
(b) Because she thought she saw her mother.
(c) Because she thought she saw her sister.
(d) Because she thought she saw a snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Isabel tell Serafina she planned on taking Ruth?

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

3. Which of the following describes Ruth's reaction to Isabel's arrival at Riverbend?

4. Which of the following did Isabel see on the milestone?

5. Which of the following is Curzon overly afraid of?

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