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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the first kind thing that Serafina and Walter did for Isabel and Curzon?
(a) Gave them a meal.
(b) Helped them hide.
(c) Gave them supplies.
(d) Gave them advice about Ruth.

3. What did Isabel find suspicious when they first arrived in Riverbend?
(a) The slaves there seemed unusually happy.
(b) There were no animals around.
(c) There were no people around.
(d) There were soldiers at the plantation.

4. How did Isabel know that Ruth was afraid of Prentiss?
(a) Because Ruth began shaking when Prentiss entered the barn.
(b) Because Ruth whispered, "Please go away."
(c) Because Ruth began crying when Prentiss entered the barn.
(d) Because Ruth grabbed Aberdeen in fear.

5. 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) Got their knives ready.
(c) Walked the perimeter of the area.
(d) Climbed a tree to survey the scene.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Walter and Serafina call Ruth?

2. How did Isabel kill the rattlesnake?

3. What did Ruth take with her from Riverbend?

4. In Chapter I, why did Isabel want to move closer to the milestone?

5. In what way was Ruth different from other children?

(see the answer key)

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