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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why do Curzon and Isabel suspect there is something wrong at Riverbend? (from Chapters 1 - 6)

The house has been destroyed.

They smell smoke in the air.

There are not enough animals or people around.

They do not smell food cooking.

2.

Why does Curzon get a cart and donkey while he is away buying supplies? (from Chapters 12 - 16)

Because he knows Ruth will like the donkey.

So they will have a way to earn money.

So they will have a better way to transport their belongings.

So Ruth can travel without having to walk on her bad foot.

3.

When Walter brings Prentiss' horses to the barn where Isabel and the others are hiding, why does he talk to them and tell them they need to rest? (from Chapters 7 - 11)

He does not talk to the horses.

He is really telling Isabel and those with her that they need to rest for their coming journey.

He is trying to cover any noise the people in the hayloft might be making.

He is in the habit of talking to the horses when he stables them.

4.

Why does Curzon make Isabel so angry in Chapter 21? (from Chapters 17 - 21)

He tells her that he wants to be a spy for the British.

He takes Ruth away from the laundry without telling Isabel.

He tells her that he is working as a spy for the Patriots.

He tells her that he has reenlisted in the army.

5.

Why is Isabel asked to work in the tavern when it is hired to provide food for General Washington and the others? (from Chapters 17 - 21)

Because Isabel is a good cook.

Because the owner knows that Isabel will not steal from her.

Because the owner knows she will not have to pay Isabel.

Because Kate and Elspeth are too lazy.

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