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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Aberdeen, who or what was the first friend that Ruth made at Riverbend?
(a) A dog.
(b) Walter.
(c) A chicken.
(d) Serafina.

2. Why was Isabel starting to favor the Patriot cause while working at the army camp?
(a) Because she knew there were some good-hearted people on the Patriot side.
(b) Because she realized that the Patriots really were fighting for freedom for all.
(c) Because she had seen British officers treat black people badly.
(d) Because she had decided she would believe whatever Curzon told her to.

3. Why did Widow Hallahan offer food to Isabel and Ruth?
(a) She had poisoned the food to help Mister Hallahan with his plan.
(b) She had too much extra food and she did not want it to go to waste.
(c) She wanted to make sure they stayed at the laundry so Mister Hallahan could return them to slavery.
(d) She was a kind woman who wanted to thank them for their hard work.

4. How did Ruth react when Isabel tried to complement her strength in the beginning of their travels together?
(a) She ran away.
(b) She put her hands over her ears.
(c) She smiled shyly.
(d) She said, "Thank you."

5. What was Aberdeen's real job in Williamsburg?
(a) Spying for the Patriots.
(b) Working at a butcher's shop.
(c) Spying for the British.
(d) Working as a soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice did Isabel receive from the short serving woman she met on the main street of Williamsburg?

2. How did Isabel convince Ruth to leave the laundry?

3. How did Aberdeen feel about Ruth?

4. Why did Isabel decided not to linger in the French camp?

5. Which of the following was NOT a reason why Curzon wanted to stop in Willamsburg?

(see the answer key)

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