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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 to go to Rhode Island with her.
(c) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted her to stay at Riverbend.
(d) Ruth did not remember Isabel at all.

2. How did Isabel kill the rattlesnake?
(a) With a gun.
(b) By stomping on it.
(c) With a rock.
(d) With a hatchet.

3. How did Curzon disturb the rattlesnake?
(a) By pushing over a log.
(b) By yelling.
(c) By accidentally putting his hand on it.
(d) By stepping on it.

4. What chronic disease did Ruth have?
(a) A disease that made it difficult for her to walk.
(b) A disease that made her fall and have fits.
(c) A disease that made her see things that were not there.
(d) A disease that made it difficult for her to breathe.

5. What new information did Isabel learn about her former mistress, Madam Lockton?
(a) Madam Lockton died.
(b) Madam Lockton had a change of heart and is now opposed to slavery.
(c) Madam Lockton moved to England.
(d) Madam Lockton lost her fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Walter and Serafina have no family at Riverbend?

2. At Riverbend, why did Isabel climb out of the tree in a rush?

3. How did Isabel get the scar on her cheek?

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

5. How did Isabel feel when she realized that Walter and Serafina had become like family to Ruth?

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