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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Loyalists think would be a consequence of the assassination?
(a) The rebellion would collapse.
(b) It would weaken the training of the rebel army.
(c) It would send a message to the rebels that their actions are not tolerated.
(d) It would cause the other leaders of the rebellion to live in fear.

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. Where does Robert lead Isabel and Ruth?
(a) To an alehouse.
(b) To the docks.
(c) To a farm outside of town.
(d) To the church.

4. Why does Mr. Lockton insist Madam Lockton stay behind?
(a) To keep the house and contents safe.
(b) Mr. Lockton wants her to go with him but she is not home when he escapes.
(c) To gather word of where the Patriots are looking.
(d) To pack their valuables and ready for a move to England.

5. What does Isabel have to decide after talking to Curzon?
(a) If Curzon is speaking on behalf of Mr. Bellingham.
(b) If she can protect her sister or if they have to flee immediately.
(c) If the reward Curzon offers her is worth the risk.
(d) If Curzon is telling them the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What astounds Isabel about what she hears from Lockton's guests?

2. Who is Colonel Regen?

3. How does Mrs. Lockton dress Ruth?

4. Why is Ruth crying one afternoon?

5. Where does Isabel go after the Locktons are asleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Becky Berry tell Isabel about Ruth?

2. Why has Miss Mary Finch's nephew come to Rhode Island?

3. What does Colonel Regen ask Isabel to do and how does he make it possible for her to travel about without being picked up?

4. What are Isabel and Ruth doing in the funeral procession, and what is important about the day for them?

5. What surprises Isabel when she goes to bring Lady Seymour back to the Lockton home?

6. Under what condition does Lockton agree to give the Loyalist money, and why does he stipulate that condition?

7. What does Isabel learn when she is serving a meeting of some of the Loyalists at the Lockton home?

8. What does Isabel struggle to do as she is working about the house?

9. What is Isabel's assigned role in the Lockton household?

10. How does Mr. Lockton flee his home, and what does he do when his wife tries to go with him?

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