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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following did Isabel like about working in the tavern?
(a) Shucking oysters.
(b) Getting more food to eat.
(c) Gossiping with Miss Marrow.
(d) Being away from Ruth.

3. What confused Isabel the morning that the army moved out of Williamsburg?
(a) Kate and Elspeth came earlier than usual.
(b) Aberdeen did not come to pick up Ruth.
(c) Neither Widow Hallahan, nor Kate, nor Elspeth were at the laundry.
(d) Mister Hallahan was at the laundry.

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

5. Why did Isabel call Widow Hallahan "snake-souled" (104) in Chapter XVIII?
(a) Because she treated Isabel and Ruth worse than she treated her white workers.
(b) Because she lied to them about how much work they would have to do.
(c) Because she lied to them about how much food they would get.
(d) Because she cursed at them and called them names.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the soldiers by the milestone distracted from Isabel's movement in the woods?

2. Curzon left his fellow travelers when Ruth was sick; when he returned, what did he bring with him?

3. Why were Serafina and Walter not trying to escape?

4. How long had Isabel and Curzon been traveling together as the book opens?

5. When did General Washington decide it was time to fight?

(see the answer key)

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