Characters
How would you describe Lady Seymour?
She is very kind and respectful and treats Isabel like a human and not a possession.
Based on what you know about the book so far, what do you think "chains" represent?
Bondage, dehumanization, and entrapment of slavery
Did the Loyalist plan to bribe Rebel soldiers work?
No it did not.
"The rebellion will wither like a vine cut off at the roots" is an example of what?
Simile
What word means: said or done in a quick or impolite way
curt
Describe the relationship between Mr. & Mrs. Lockton?
He is very abusive to her. He has no problems hitting her.
What might the seeds symbolize to Isabel? Think of more than one.
Hope, freedom, and a tangible connection to Isabel's family and past.
What was hidden in the Lockton's walnut chest? And what was it being used for?
Money; to bribe Rebel soldiers to switching to the Loyalist side.
The Beast has grown too large, if it breaks free of its chains we are all in danger"
Metaphor
What word means: the quality or state of being quiet and peaceful
tranquility
Madam Lockton is not a fan of the name Isabel and makes her change it to this...
Sal
During Isabel's branding, she sees a dandelion and continues to reference them. What might they mean?
resilience, hope, acting as a symbol of beauty in the midst of the brutality of slavery.
Who was the Life Guard that was hanged for the conspiracy to kill Washington?
The glowing iron streaked in front of my face like a comet.
Simile
What word means: is a person who is involved in a secret plan to do something illegal
conspirator
What is the condition that Ruth possesses that concerns Madam Lockton & what Madam thinks is happening.
She suffers from epilepsy. Madame thinks she is possessed by a demon.
Isabel dreams of eels the night Ruth is stolen. She then mentions them several times when she finds out Ruth is gone. What might the eels symbolize?
The loss of her sister, Ruth, and the terrifying, chaotic, and uncontrollable situation she is in.
What plan does the New York Mayor and Master Lockton make to help the war effort for the British?
They wish to assassinate General Washington.
"The cold inside me snaked down to my feet and up around my neck".
Personification
What word means: to beg someone for something
beseech
What is Madam's ulterior motive behind her "kindness" to Isabel by giving them cake and sweet milk?
She wants to drug her so she can sell Ruth.
Isabel has used a "lion" to describe her father and then herself later when confronting madame about Ruth. What might the lion represent?
Inner strength, courage, and the fight for freedom
What is Isabel hoping to be rewarded with for helping the Rebels? (Do not just say "freedom."
Freedom and passage out of New York so she can find the lawyer who has Miss Mary's will.
“The army has bigger fish to fry than you and your sister.”
Idiom
What word means: causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust
repugnant