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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Ebeneezer initially tell Isabel that he could not hire her and Ruth to work for his company?
(a) Because his captain would not allow him to hire additional women.
(b) Because he knew it would anger Curzon.
(c) Because he did not think they could handle the difficult work.
(d) Because women were not allowed to work for the company.

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

3. Why was Isabel nervous upon arriving at Willamsburg?
(a) She was afraid that Ruth would become sick again.
(b) She did not believe that they could find work there.
(c) She was not used to being around strangers.
(d) She was afraid that the Locktons were there.

4. What did the British deserter in the woods say that he had been ordered to do?
(a) Force out sick fugitive slaves.
(b) Shoot fugitive slaves.
(c) Bury dead fugitive slaves.
(d) Spy on the Continentals.

5. How did Isabel feel when Curzon proposed that they split up in Williamsburg?
(a) Confused and suspicious.
(b) Upset and worried.
(c) Relieved and thankful.
(d) Grateful and happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Miss Marrow?

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

3. Why did Walter speak loudly to the horses?

4. Isabel, Curzon, Aberdeen and Ruth met some soldiers a few days after Ruth recovered from her illness. What did the soldiers want?

5. Who stitched Curzon's bayonet wound?

(see the answer key)

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