wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Chains Part 2 Comprehension Check

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What happened when Isabel tried to escape and join the British forces?

a)

Madam Lockton found out about her escape and locked her in the potato bin.

b)

She could not find the British army since they retreated before she could escape.

c)

She was rejected by the captain since she was running away from a Tory house.

d)

She was accepted by the captain, but Master Lockton showed up and demanded she go home.

2.

Why was Isabel sent to help Lady Seymour in her home?

a)

Lady Seymour needed help with the Hessians she had living in her house.

b)

Lady Seymour needed help rebuilding and reorganizing her home after the fire.

c)

Lady Seymour did not ask for help; Master Lockton sent Isabel there to get her away from Madam Lockton.

d)

Lady Seymour was not able to move about and make her afternoon tea and needed Isabel to go to the tea water pump for her.

3.

What caused Lady Seymour and Isabel to be displaced from Lady Seymour's home?

a)

A fire destroyed Lady Seymour's house.

b)

The Hessians took over and kicked them out.

c)

Lady Seymour became too sick to stay in her home.

d)

The British commandeered her home leaving them homeless.

4.

What did Isabel lose in the process of saving Lady Seymour?

a)

A Pass

b)

Ruth's Doll

c)

Her new shoes

d)

Lady Seymour's Letters

5.

Why does Lady Seymour feel indebted to Isabel?

a)

Because Isabel helped Lady Seymour with the group of men staying with her.

b)

Because Isabel forgave Lady Seymour for not buying her when she had the chance.

c)

Because Isabel confronted and stood up to Lady Seymour's evil niece, Madam Lockton.

d)

Because Isabel saved Lady Seymour's life, her husband's picture, and sentimental letters.

6.

What side of the war did Curzon support?

a)

He was a Tory

b)

He was a Rebel

c)

He was a Loyalist

d)

He was neutral and did not support one side over the other

7.

How did Curzon end up in jail?

a)

He was caught trying to run away from Bellingham.

b)

He was captured while fighting and is considered a prisoner of war.

c)

He was put in jail while he was there trying to help feed the prisoners.

d)

He got in trouble trying to help Isabel escape from the stocks after her branding.

8.

What were the conditions like at the Bridewell prison?

a)

The conditions were good since the prisoners were treated well and given everything they needed.

b)

The conditions were decent due to the provisions that good samaritans brought in for the prisoners.

c)

The conditions were lax due to the fact that the guards let the prisoners come and go as they please

d)

The conditions were poor since the British did not want to waste money on the prisoners and they were left without food and proper clothing

9.

What motivated Isabel to bring food to the prisoners in the Bridewell prison?

a)

Isabel went since Lady Seymour requested she go since it was the right thing to do.

b)

Isabel wanted to make sure Curzon was taken care of since he was her friend and needed help.

c)

Isabel was hoping that if she showed she was useful it would encourage the British to hire her and she could work for her freedom.

d)

Isabel enjoyed getting out and this chore gave her an opportunity to leave the Lockton house and the watchful eye of Madam Lockton.

10.

What motivated Isabel to begin to pass messages for the Rebels?

a)

She thought this action would eventually lead to her freedom.

b)

She thought doing so would ensure Curzon got the medical attention he needed.

c)

She wanted to gather secrets about the Rebel army to hand over to the Loyalists.

d)

She wanted to gain favor in the eyes of the captains so they would help her find Ruth.

11.

What warning did Lady Seymour give Isabel about visiting the Bridewell?

a)

That she thinks it is a fine thing to do, but her niece does not.

b)

That she is against it and she wants Isabel to stop going immediately.

c)

That Isabel could get sick with the fever if she continues to take food the the prisoners.

d)

That Isabel could get physically hurt since she is around a lot of men that are feeling desperate to get out.

12.

What warning did Madam Lockton give Isabel about visiting the Bridewell?

a)

That she thinks it is a fine thing to do, but her niece does not.

b)

That she is against it and she wants Isabel to stop going immediately.

c)

That Isabel could get sick with the fever if she continues to take food the the prisoners.

d)

That Isabel could get physically hurt since she is around a lot of men that are feeling desperate to get out.

13.

What did Isabel think about the book Common Sense?

a)

She does not like it and can't wait to burn it.

b)

She believes that it dangerous, but understands the value of it.

c)

She did not agree with the author and his viewpoints made her angry.

d)

She did not know how to read, so she did not comprehend the importance of it.

14.

What did Isabel do to demonstrate that Madam Lockton could not break her spirit?

a)

Isabel remained silent and did not talk to Madam directly.

b)

Isabel's spirit was broken and there was nothing she could do to hide it.

c)

Isabel baked bread and brought it to a family in Canvastown that was down on their luck.

d)

Isabel put something in Madam's hot chocolate so she would sleep all day and Isabel would have the whole day to herself.

15.

What chore did Isabel use as a means to visit the prison?

a)

Carrying messages for Colonel Reagan.

b)

Fetching water from the Tea Water Pump

c)

Taking Lady Seymour on her daily walks down Wall St.

d)

Going to the market to get the food needed for the daily meals.

16.

What piece of information most likely expedited Isabel's escape?

a)

That Sarah was giving birth to her baby.

b)

That Lady Seymour was going to grant her freedom.

c)

That Curzon was near death and needed Isabel's help to survive.

d)

The fact that Ruth was not actually sold and was living in Charleston

17.

What did Lady Seymour say when she found Isabel trying to escape?

a)

Fight

b)

Help Me

c)

Run

d)

Stay

18.

What did Grandfather urge Isabel to do?

a)

Find her own path to freedom.

b)

To fight with the British in order to earn her freedom.

c)

To run away from the Lockton's house as soon as she can.

d)

To run away and join the Rebel side in order to work towards her freedom.