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Isobel runs ahead of the wagon in Chapter 1 to visit this person's grave.
Her mother
100

She wanted to buy Isabel and Ruth but does not have enough money.


Jenny
100
The colony where the story begins
Rhode Island
100
Those who side with Britain 
Loyalists
100
Those who fight for the colonies
Rebels
200
Isobel and Ruth's mother died of this disease.
Small Pox
200
Her will was in Boston
Mary Finch
200
Grandfather said Isobel must cross this to get her freedom
River Jordan
200
The person hanged in the square committed this crime
plotting to kill George Washington
200

Why is it significant that the King George statue is made of lead instead of gold?

ymbolizes he isn't as strong or powerful
300
Mr.Robert thought Isobel was lying about her freedom in the first Chapter because she said this.
She said she read the will.
300
He works at the Water Pump
Grandfather
300
The colony the Locktons take Isobel and Ruth to live
New York
300

Whose birthday do the Loyalists celebrate near the end of the book?

Queen Charlotte
300

What do Isabel's seeds symbolize?

Her unknown new life
400

Which name represents freedom for Isabel?



Isabel Gardener
400
hanged in a town square
Thomas Hickey
400
There was a military blockade in this city
Boston
400

A surprise attack at what battle marks the turning point in the war for the Patriots?

Trenton
400

Who tells Isabel, "You are a slave, not a person. They'll say things in front of you they won't say in front of the white servants"?


Curzon
500

What does Mrs. Lockton change Isabel's name to?

Sal Lockton
500

he genuinely treats Isabel with decency and is grateful for her help. He treats Curzon humanely

Captain Morse
500

Where Curzon and his fellow troops  were captured

Fort Washington
500

What upsetting confession does Lady Seymour make to Isabel that causes her to feel even more trapped as a slave?

she wanted to buy her as a slave
500

Isabel realizes near the end of the book that Madam cannot do what?

Chain her soul
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