Ch. 1 - 5 Ashes by Laurie Halse Anderson

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Isabel

• Ruth

• Curzon

• Becky

What is Isabel’s primary goal at the start of the novel?

• To find her father

• To escape from slavery

• To find her sister Ruth

• To join the army

What item does Isabel carry that reminds her of Ruth?

• A ribbon

• A doll

• A letter

• A necklace

Why is Isabel frustrated with Curzon in the opening chapters?

• He wants to turn back

• He hides important information from her

• He talks too much

• He’s not helping find Ruth

How does Isabel feel about the Revolutionary War at this point in the story?

• She’s eager to join the Patriots

• She sees it as a distraction from her own goals

• She wants to fight for the British

• She doesn’t know much about it

Why do Isabel and Curzon argue about money?

• Isabel spends it without asking

• Curzon wants to donate it

• Isabel insists on saving it for their journey

• Curzon hides it from her

What obstacle do Isabel and Curzon face early in their journey?

• A snowstorm

• Soldiers demanding papers

• A broken wagon

• Ruth getting sick

Which of the following best describes Isabel’s personality in the first five chapters?

• Timid and quiet

• Naive but curious

• Determined and focused

• Carefree and reckless

What tension exists between Isabel and Curzon?

• A rivalry over leadership

• Curzon wants to return to war, Isabel wants to find Ruth

• Isabel is in love with Curzon, but he doesn’t notice

• Curzon is jealous of Isabel’s freedom

Why is it dangerous for Isabel and Curzon to travel openly?

• There are bandits in the area

• They are wanted for theft

• They could be captured as runaways

• They are escaping from jail