“Melancholy held me hostage…” (pg. 157)

What type of figurative language is used here?

a. oxymoron

b. personification

c. hyperbole

d. idiom

• A

• B

• C

• D

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2. Why does Isabel have to take her orders from Becky now?

a. Becky is her new owner

b. Becky is angry at Isabel

c. Madam refuses to speak to Isabel

d. Madam is ashamed to speak to Isabel

• A

• B

• C

• D

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3 read the sentences from page 158. (See pic)

What is the mostly likely reason Isabel ignores Curzon?

a. She’s experiencing hearing loss & can’t hear him

b. She is scared to anger Madam

c. She is ashamed of her face

d. She’s angry and blames him for her situation

• A

• B

• C

• D

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4. What is the best definition of the word domestic as it is used on Page 162?

a. City

b. Weather

c. Home

d. Political

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Curzon says, “We all have scars, Isabel.” (Pg. 161) What can you infer about him?

a. He, too, was branded

b. He has experienced traumatic events in his life too

c. Madam also beat Curzon

d. He has a cut on his arm

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Why was Isabel surprised to see such a large group gathered at the water pump?

a. So many people had fled the city

b. It was risky to be there

c. It was night time

d. The pump was shut down

• A

• B

• C

• D

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How do people react to Isabel coming to the pump?

a. A bit shocked but not unkind

b. In a cruel way

c. They don’t notice her

d. They scold her for escaping

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What have the rebels done to convince some slaves that they can offer a better life?

a. They have freed their slaves

b. They have proclaimed that all men are created equal

c. They have offered pay to working slaves

d. They have fought back against the King

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Isabel’s feelings that something was different about Curzon are confirm when she learns

a. He has enlisted in the military

b. He has escaped from his master

c. He is a spy for the Brits

d. He is dead

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What does Grandfather say about young people?

a. They are wise and cunning

b. They are funny and foolish

c. They are lazy and unmotivated

d. They are liberated & content

• A

• B

• C

• D

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