Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson Review

Who is the narrator of the book?

• Isabel

• Curzon

• Bellingham

• Nick

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In the Prelude, why are Curzon and Isabel on a boat?

• Curzon and Isabel ran way from home.

• Curzon was travelling.

• Isabel rowed a boat to help Curzon escape from prison.

• Isabel escaped prison.

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At the beginning of the novel, why did Isabel run away from Curzon?

• She wanted to find work.

• She wanted to continue being a slave.

• She did not want to be with him anymore.

• She wanted to search for her sister, Ruth.

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What does Curzon steal from his old boss, Trumbull?

• 4 spoons and some shoe buckles

• Pants

• Money

• A key

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How does Curzon save Eben from the Redcoat in Chapter 2?

• Curzon outsmarts the Redcoat.

• Curzon doesn't save Eben.

• Curzon kills all of the Redcoats.

• Curzon throws a rock at the Redcoat to throw off his aim.

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After his first battle, why does Curzon cry when he realizes that he has lost the hat he had been wearing?

• It was his father's hat.

• Isabel gave it to him.

• It was his only hat.

• There was money in it.

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What item(s) does Curzon carry in his bag that remind him of Isabel?

• A key

• A book

• Cheese and bread

• Seeds and a ribbon

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Who is Curzon's enemy as the soldiers travel to New York?

• John Burns

• Tim Riggins

• Joe Smith

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When does John Burns become Sergeant?

• March

• January

• April

• May

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At their new camp in Part 2, the soldiers only have flour. They mix it with water and cook it on top of rocks over a flame. What do they call this meal?

• coal

• firecake

• birthday cake

• bread

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