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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters XI - XV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Isabel hope the soldiers will search?
(a) The flour bin.
(b) The armoire.
(c) The pantry.
(d) The linen chest.

2. For what do the Loyalists want money?
(a) To hire riot mongers.
(b) To bribe farmers.
(c) To buy weapons.
(d) To hire assassins.

3. What astounds Isabel about what she hears from Lockton's guests?
(a) That they speak freely in front of her.
(b) That they would want English rule.
(c) That they would engage in embezzlement.
(d) That they would jeopardize their families.

4. What is significant about the day the novel opens?
(a) It is Christmas.
(b) It is the funeral of a slave named Isabel.
(c) It is the wedding of Mary Finch's niece.
(d) It is Miss Mary Finch's funeral.

5. What does Mrs. Lockton believe of Ruth?
(a) Ruth is possessed by a devil.
(b) Ruth is having the seizures intentionally.
(c) Ruth should be sent back to Africa.
(d) Ruth needs medical care.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Finch's nephew say about Miss Finch's will?

2. Who does Isabel ask for guidance?

3. What do soldiers ask to search?

4. Under what stipulation does Lockton agree to hand over his money?

5. Why is Isabel punished by Madam Lockton?

(see the answer key)

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