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

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

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

4. What does Lady Seymour say many people believe is the Christian thing to do?
(a) Free slaves.
(b) Offer succor to prisoners.
(c) Retain their loyalty to the Mother country.
(d) Stay neutral in the war.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Isabel get out of her room?

3. Who comes to the cell window when Isabel calls for Curzon?

4. What happens one morning when Isabel arrives at the prison?

5. What does Lady Seymour give Isabel on Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Isabel learn about Curzon being in prison and about the conditions of the prison?

2. Where is Isabel when she is finally is alert after her branding, and why can't Isabel stay there?

3. What is Isabel's physical state when she awakes after returning from Colonel Regen's camp?

4. What happens when Madam Lockton arrives at Colonel Regen's camp?

5. How does Isabel feel towards and treat Curzon?

6. What is Isabel startled to hear about Curzon?

7. Describe Isabel's experience at the book store.

8. To what horror does Isabel awaken one morning and how is Lady Seymour responding to the emergency?

9. Why is there more work for Isabel after British invade New York City?

10. What happens at Isabel's trial, and what is the outcome of the trial?

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