Characters
This character has the "falling sickness" and gets in trouble for washing rocks
Ruth
What is the name of the book Isabel reads at night?
Robinson Crusoe
What is the code to enter the rebel camps?
"Ad astra"
"The child's curse will poison us all."
Madam Lockton
What does the removal of Hickey's buttons and epaulets represent?
He has lost his right to wear the uniform because he is a traitor
This character convinces Madam Lockton not to sell Ruth
Master Elihu Lockton
What does Madam Lockton say caused her to slip and bust her lip?
Spilled candle wax
What has Madam Lockton started carrying around as a result of her recent mood swings?
A liquid elixir prescribed by the doctor to help calm her down
"Planning ahead is my strength. Do not forget your own name, sir."
Master Elihu Lockton
When the men take down the statue, they discover it was not made out of gold, but instead it was made of lead painted to look like gold. What does this symbolize?
The monarchy seemed great from the outside, but when people started looking into it, they discovered that it wasn't as great as it seemed.
This character writes and signs a list of all of the men involved in the plan to kill Washington
Mayor
As Isabel is sneaking through town, how does another slave warn her that soldiers are coming?
She sings the lyrics to Yankee Doodle
Whose names are on the list that Isabel takes to the rebel camps?
Master Lockton, Goldbuttons, the mayor
"Show me what you've brought and tell your story, but keep your voice low. The walls have ears."
Colonel Regan
Why might the rebels have chosen a code that means "to the stars"?
It symbolizes that they are dreaming big, reaching for the stars
This character gives Isabel the code to return to the rebel camps.
Colonel Regan
What is ironic about the rebel's new ammunition?
It is made out of the lead from the king's statue
Who did Madam go see before she began treating the girls kindly in Chapter 20?
Reverend's wife
"The master likes to be obeyed... Best not to discuss these things."
Becky
To what do Lockton and his men compare the rebellion?
A vine that must be cut off at the root OR a beast whose head must be cut off
This character is compared to a hawk
Madam Lockton
Why does Master Lockton say that Madam needs to stay back while he escapes?
To keep the rebels from stealing everything they own
Why were the Loyalists unable to bribe the Patriot soldiers to switch sides?
The land they were offering was too far away
"The world turns upside down every day."
Curzon
Bravery and a desire to rebel growing inside of her