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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the slaves say will happen if the British win the war?
(a) They will be treated worse.
(b) They will be freed.
(c) They will never be freed.
(d) They will be treated better.

2. What does Isabel do once she is outside the house?
(a) Runs over to the Locktons.
(b) Rushes back in to pull Lady Seymour to safety.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Rushes back inside to bring more of Lady Seymour's possessions out.

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

4. How does Lady Seymour twist her ankle?
(a) The dog runs through her legs and trips her.
(b) She misses the porch step.
(c) Steps on the frantic cat.
(d) Rushing down the stairs with her arms full of belongings.

5. How does Mrs. Lockton give Isabel orders?
(a) Isabel no longer works for Mrs. Lockton.
(b) Through Becky.
(c) The same as always.
(d) Through anyone in the household.

6. What does Isabel see when she is branded?
(a) The devil with Mrs. Lockton's face.
(b) Stars and the ghosts of her dead parents.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Ruth crying for her.

7. Where does Isabel go when she runs out of the Lockton home?
(a) To Colonel Regen's headquarters.
(b) To the Bellingham home.
(c) To the docks to find Ruth on the ship.
(d) To the river to throw herself off the bridge.

8. Why does Isabel relish the physical pain of her brand?
(a) It reminds her of her desire for revenge.
(b) It distracts her from her emotional pain.
(c) It reminds her of her lost innocence.
(d) It is proof of her standing up for herself as an individual, thinking human.

9. What does Lady Seymour hire a seamstress to do?
(a) Sew a new wardrobe for Isabel.
(b) Sew Madam Lockton several dresses.
(c) Sew British flags for the army.
(d) Sew Lady Seymour a new wardrobe.

10. What does Madam Lockton discover?
(a) That Lady Seymour plans to buy Isabel and set her free.
(b) That Isabel has started her menses.
(c) That Ruth is being sent back to the Lockton household.
(d) That Isabel has been visiting the prison.

11. What is Madam Lockton infuriated about Lady Seymour's letter?
(a) There is a veiled insult against Madam Lockton in the letter.
(b) The letter suggests that Lady Seymour is doing more than the Locktons.
(c) Madam Lockton does not want to give up Isabel.
(d) The letter requests that Isabel be given to Lady Seymour forever.

12. How has Isabel's situation improved?
(a) Lady Seymour has promised Isabel freedom when the war is over.
(b) Lady Seymour has promised to help Isabel find Ruth.
(c) Better food and a comfortable bed at Lady Seymour's home.
(d) Lady Seymour has promised Isabel freedom when Isabel turns 18.

13. For how long is Isabel held in prison?
(a) A week.
(b) 3 days.
(c) A few hours.
(d) 1 day.

14. What is the stimulation that Curzon will be cared for by another prisoner?
(a) That Isabel find Colonel Regen and ask for his help in escaping.
(b) That Isabel pass messages to their Captain.
(c) That Isabel helps them escape.
(d) That Isabel continue to pass them food through the window.

15. What happens that causes the Patriots to leave New York City?
(a) The British invade New York City.
(b) There is an epidemic of the flu.
(c) There is a scarcity of food.
(d) The British invade up the coast in the Boston area.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Seymour trying to do when Isabel finds her?

2. Why is Isabel happy to go out into the conflict?

3. How long is it before Isabel wakes after being branded?

4. What is Isabel's state of mind after returning to the house with Mr. Lockton?

5. What does Isabel do with a bucket of food scraps?

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