Chains Basics
The narrator of the story is....
What is Curzon in relation to Mr. Bellingham?
What is Mr. Bellingham's slave
Give a description of Isabel.
A 13-year-old girl who is enslaved and gets sold to the Lockton's with her sister Ruth.
Upon her first day in the Lockton household, who is the servant who tells Isabel, "don't stop moving, whatever you do?"
Who is Becky
Who is the author of Chains?
Who is Laurie Halse Anderson
What year does this novel take place?
What is 1776-1777
Who owned Isabel and her sister at the beginning of the novel?
What animal does Isabel want to be like?
What is a lion.
Which character asks Madam Lockton, "Answer me you miserable cow, did you sell my sister?"
Who is Isabel.
What color was Curzon's floppy hat?
What is red
During which historical event does this story take place?
What is the Revolutionary War
What does Curzon ask Isabel to do at the water pump?
What is to spy on the Lockton's.
What does Isabel make for Ruth?
What is a corn husk doll
Which two characters were having this conversation?
"They are sisters, Anne. One must remember that.”
“Please, Madam,” I said. “She’s too little. She’ll be hurt.”
Who is Master and Madam Lockton
What genre is Chains?
What is Historical Fiction
What is the scientific name for Ruth's fits?
What does Isabel take before they got sold?
What is a handful of seeds
What is Isabel's job(s) when first arriving at the Lockton's home?
1. Getting the fire started
2. Tasks in the kitchen
3. Sweeps and polishes furniture
Who was defending Ruth in this quote?
“The heat affects small children more than most. Make sure your sister drinks some water before any more chores.”
Who is Lady Seymour
How did Madam Lockton react after finding out that Ruth has seizures?
What is Madam Lockton wanted to sell her immediately since the Devil was in her
What was the cause of death for Momma/Dinah and Poppa?
Momma- Small Pox
Poppa- Beaten when he tried to fight back
Why does Isabel attempt to run away from the Lockton's home in part one?
What is Madam Lockton wanted to sell Ruth.
How did the "I" get on Isabel's cheek and what does it stand for?
What is branded with hot steel.
What is Insolence
What is the significance of this quote?
"I opened my mouth to roar, but not a sound escaped. I could not even mewl like a kitten."
What is Isabel wants to be like a lion, however she is comparing herself to a kitten.
What is a symbol in this book? What does it symbolize?
Seeds- symbolizes hope and growth