Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

Why does Isabel take care of Ruth?

• Their parents are too busy working

• She gets an allowance to do it

• Their parents have died

Why were the girls not freed when their owner passed away?

• Mr. Robert wanted to make money off of them

• There was no record of Miss Finch's will that stated they were free

• The war was not over and slavery wasn't abolished yet

• They didn't have anywhere else to go so they agreed to more years of slavery

What kind thing did Jenny do for the girls before the Lockton's purchased them?

• She washed their clothes.

• She gave them new shoes that fit.

• She gave them a comfy bed and clean blankets.

• She fed them and gave them a good meal.

What were the conditions on the ship like that carried Isabel and Ruth to their new home with the Locktons?

• It was sunny and the waters were pleasant.

• It was terrible, it smelled horrible, and they only got scraps and spoiled food to eat.

• It was the best memory they ever had, they got to sit on the deck and watch the seagulls.

• It was a short trip, they got to ride on the main deck and enjoy the salty weather.

What does the "I" on Isabel's face stand for?

• Independence

• Isabel

• Intolerance

• Insolence

What caused Isabel to get upset with Madam Lockton and eventually try to run away?

• Madam sold her sister Ruth

• Madam hurt Ruth by hitting her with a fire stick

• Madam called her a bad name

• Madam locked her in the cellar.

What is an indentured servant?

• A person who signed a contract to work to pay off a debt

• A slave who was kidnapped from Africa

• A person who is purchased from another country

• A slave that will never be freed

How does Curzon change in the middle of the story?

• He changes the color of his hat

• He gets a new pair of shoes

• Curzon is now a soldier in the army and his appearance changes

• Curzon starts to work for Colonel Regan.

What does Madam change Isabel's name to shortly after she arrives at their house?

• Anne

• Martha

• Clara

• Sal

Who helps nurse Isabel back to health after she is branded and becomes ill?

• Becky

• Master Lockton

• Curzon

• Lady Seymour