Vocab
What does the word Kin (p.4) mean?
A persons relative or family memembers
What is the name of Isabel's Sister?
Ruth
How would you describe Ruth? Give specific examples.
quiet, shy, and scared (sucking thumb)
What chapter is part of this summary from?:
Miss Mary's funeral is about to begin, and Robert shouts at Isabel to join him in the cemetery for white folks. We learn that Isabel and Ruth are slaves, and Miss Mary was their owner.
Chapter 1
What does blockade (pg. 10) mean?
a quickly constructed barrier to stop an enemy
Miss Mary Finch
How would you describe Mr. Lockton? Give an example.
Snobby- wanted the girls so he could show them off to his friends.
What chapter is this from?:
Jenny goes back into the kitchen, and the Lockton's take Isabel and Ruth aboard the ship to their new home.
Chapter 3.
What did addlepated (pg. 20) mean?
stupid and confused; foolish; silly
Who is the nephew to Miss Mary Finch and sold Isabel and Ruth for money?
Mr. Robert Finch
How would you describe Bellingham? Give specific examples.
A good guy- a patriot
Wants to arrest Mr. Lockton because he suspects he is a Loyalist and up to no good.
What chapter is this from?:
The ship docked in New York, Madam Lockton throws a hissy fit over a giant walnut chest that the soldiers guarding the dock want to inspect. She says it has her underwear in it—back then, ladies' underwear was kind of a big deal.
Chapter 5
What does the word privy (pg. 64) mean?
An outhouse or a toilet located in a shed.
Who was married to the tavern owner & was friends with Dinah (Isabel & Ruths mother)?
Jenny
How would you describe Jenny? Give specific examples.
Kind- gave the girls some food
Hot headed- lost her temper
Caring- tried to buy the girls
What chapter is this from?:
The Lockton's, Ruth, and Isabel travel from Newport to New York City by boat, but it's hardly a first-class cruise.
Chapter 4
What does the word Vexatious (pg. 37) mean?
troublesome; or annoying
Who owned Isabel & Ruth in Chapter 3?
Madam Lockton & Mr. Lockton
How would you describe Curzon? Give specific examples.
Welcoming, friendly, persuasive/bribery. (Wants Isabel to spy in exchange for freedom)
What chapter is this from?:
Curzon takes Isabel to the Tea Water Pump. It's where the rich people get their water because it's really tasty and clear. It's also so important that it gets capitalized.
Chapter 6