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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these jobs at the laundry belonged to Isabel?
(a) Mending clothes.
(b) Making deliveries.
(c) Ironing clothes.
(d) Chopping firewood.

2. Why did Curzon sign Isabel up as his wife when he enlisted in the army?
(a) Because he thought it would help keep her safe.
(b) Because he wanted to show her that the Continental army treated black people well.
(c) Because he loved her and could not bear the thought of separating for her.
(d) He signed her up on accident.

3. What was the occasion for the big officer's dinner that Mister Hallahan's tavern was hosting?
(a) George Washington and many more troops had arrived.
(b) King George had arrived from England.
(c) An important French general had arrived.
(d) The troops in WIlliamsburg had won a major battle.

4. What job did Isabel volunteer to do for the soldiers in Curzon's comapny when first arriving at their camp?
(a) Cook.
(b) Do laundry.
(c) Clean.
(d) Chop firewood.

5. What was a redoubt?
(a) A type of kettle.
(b) A trench.
(c) A type of weapon.
(d) A fort occupied by riflemen.

6. How did Ruth greet the French soldier she recognized?
(a) She said "Hello!"
(b) She greeted him by name.
(c) She attempted to say hello to him in French.
(d) She waved at him silently.

7. Who told Isabel that she needed to chose a side in the war?
(a) Both Curzon and Aberdeen.
(b) Aberdeen.
(c) Curzon.
(d) Both Curzon and Ebeneezer.

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

9. What weapon did Isabel bring to defend herself and Ruth when leaving Williamburg?
(a) Washing bats.
(b) A knife.
(c) A hatchet.
(d) A gun.

10. Which of the following did Ruth do when she was nervous?
(a) Wrapped her arms around herself and rocked back and forth.
(b) Paced in circles.
(c) Bit her fingernails.
(d) Talked to herself.

11. Why was Isabel suspicious of Aberdeen when she and Ruth spent their day off from the laundry with him?
(a) Because he would not look her in the eyes.
(b) Because he was laughing nervously.
(c) Because he kept wringing his hands.
(d) Because he had a lot of money.

12. What did Mister Hallahan ask Isabel?
(a) Where she learned to cook.
(b) Where she was hired from.
(c) What her sister's name was.
(d) If she liked working at the laundry.

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

14. Why did Ruth learn all of the army companies' flags?
(a) So she knew where to deliver the laundry.
(b) Because she thought it would impress Aberdeen.
(c) Because she liked the animals printed on them.
(d) Because she was bored.

15. Who were the characters referring to when they talked about "His Excellency" (124)?
(a) King George.
(b) Lord Cornwallis.
(c) Ebeneezer Woodruff.
(d) George Washington.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Isabel and Ruth bury the bodies they found in the woods?

2. Who were the "camp followers"?

3. Why did Ruth initially refuse to flee the laundry?

4. How did Isabel calm Ruth in the woods?

5. Why did Ruth slap Isabel?

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