Character
I am very kind and considerate. If you treat me with respect, I will treat you kindly. I have been yelled at, beaten and branded, but I still believe in being honest and kind.
Isabel
A woman's or girl's formal greeting made by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other.
Curtsy
How does Isabel obtain money to help in her escape?
Lady Seymour allows Isabel to the money from the change purse.
What does Isabel have branded on her cheek as punishment for attempting to run away?
"I" for Insolence
What happened to Isabel and Ruth’s mother?
She died of smallpox.
I was a servant for the Locktons. Madame Lockton never really yelled at me. Once the war broke out I left town.
Becky
A short flexible whip with a loop for the hand, used in riding horses.
Riding Crop
What does Isabel find out happened to her little sister Ruth?
Ruth is in Charleston on a plantation.
Who first approaches Isabel about spying on the Locktons?
Curzon Bellingham
What nickname does Curzon have for Isabel?
Country
I believe in the Rebel cause. My Master has promised me freedom if I serve in the rebel army. I was captured and set to Bridewell Prison.
Curzon
A structure built along a shore, and often into the water, where boats and ships dock; pier.
Wharf
Isabel begins spying for the Patriots again in exchange for what?
Curzon to get the help he needs.
What one thing does Ruth take from her home in Rhode Island?
Seeds from a jar.
What years did the book Chains take place in?
1776-1777
I once broke one of my slaves' arms. I don’t believe in being kind to the help and will often throw things if I don’t get my way.
Madame Lockton
Is when a person breaks the trust and faith of others that trust them.
Betrayal
How does Isabel save Lady Seymour’s life?
Isabel saves Lady Seymour by pulling her out of the house fire.
Why were the terms of Miss Finch’s will not carried out?
The will was not found, Robert Finch burned the will.
Where does Isabel go for water?
The Water Tea Pump
I was a calm child but sometimes I would have seizures which could scare people. After my recent seizure I was sent to live in Charleston.
Ruth
A change in a person's behavior that comes from abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Seizure
What new name does Madam deem “more suitable” for Isabel?
Sal Lockton
When Isabel’s owner, Miss Mary Finch died, what was in her will?
Isabel and Ruth were to be set free.
Where does Isabel and Curzon dock after leaving New York?
Jersey.