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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who did Ruth think they were looking for in the crowd of soldiers in Chapter XXVII?
(a) Ebeneezer.
(b) Curzon.
(c) Aberdeen.
(d) Kate and Elspeth.

4. How long had Isabel and Curzon been traveling together as the book opens?
(a) Years.
(b) Weeks.
(c) Months.
(d) Days.

5. Where were Kate and Elspeth from?
(a) Asia.
(b) Africa.
(c) Australia.
(d) Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What chronic disease did Ruth have?

2. Who were the "camp followers"?

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

4. What did Isabel do to help Ruth recover from her fever?

5. What did Isabel find suspicious when they first arrived in Riverbend?

(see the answer key)

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