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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Isabel eat upon awakening?
(a) A huge breakfast.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Some bread and butter.
(d) A few nuts.

2. What does Madam Lockton demand of Colonel Regen?
(a) That he flog Isabel.
(b) That he buy Isabel legally.
(c) Her property back.
(d) That he hold Isabel until her trial.

3. What does Becky look like when Isabel finds her?
(a) Cheerful.
(b) Red eyed from crying.
(c) Very ill.
(d) Excited.

4. What does Isabel ask of Captain Campbell?
(a) If he knows where the black regiment is.
(b) If he can find her a safe place to hide.
(c) Help in getting away from her owners.
(d) If he knows if there is a ship going to the West Indies.

5. Who comes to the cell window when Isabel calls for Curzon?
(a) Curzon.
(b) Dibdin.
(c) No one.
(d) Colonel Regen.

6. What is to be branded on Isabel?
(a) The letter "L."
(b) The letter "S."
(c) A circle.
(d) The letter "I."

7. What does Mrs. Lockton throw at Isabel?
(a) A painting.
(b) A lamp.
(c) A fire iron.
(d) A shoe.

8. What is Isabel's state of mind after returning to the house with Mr. Lockton?
(a) Anticipation.
(b) Constant depression.
(c) Anger.
(d) Excitement.

9. What does Isabel do with a bucket of food scraps?
(a) Saves it for her escape.
(b) Takes it to feed the prisoners.
(c) Gives it to the beggers on the street.
(d) Slops the pigs.

10. What does Bellingham promise Curzon for serving as a soldier?
(a) Help getting his own farm.
(b) Wages.
(c) Freedom.
(d) An education.

11. What does the book seller say many in the colonies are trying to do?
(a) Return to England.
(b) Stay neutral in the war.
(c) Help the cause of abolition.
(d) Decide what is the right thing to do as far as England is concerned.

12. What is Lady Seymour trying to do when Isabel finds her?
(a) She is unconscious on the floor.
(b) Find her dog.
(c) Find her cat.
(d) Pack her valuables.

13. When does Becky say has happened to Ruth?
(a) She was beaten and is at Lady Seymour's home.
(b) She was sold.
(c) She died during a seizure during the night.
(d) She is outside playing.

14. How many soldiers are staying at Lady Seymour's home?
(a) 12.
(b) 3.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

15. How does Captain Campbell respond initially to Isabel's request?
(a) He tells her to wait on the docks.
(b) He is sympathetic.
(c) He points out a ship that is bound for the West Indies.
(d) He says he is too busy to be bothered.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Curzon help Isabel?

2. What does Mrs. Lockton think when she notices the Patriots gathering their belongings?

3. Why do Mary and Hannah argue?

4. What does Isabel try to do once a day?

5. What does Isabel tell the prisoners before she leaves?

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