Questions and Answers
Who are the main characters introduced in Chapter 1?
Isabel and Ruth
What happened to Isabel's mother?
Isabel is considered a free woman after Miss Mary's death.
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Who threatens to beat Isabel?
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What items do Isabel and Ruth have to leave behind when sold?
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The Locktons are _____ from New York.
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Isabel hopes for a shipwreck during her journey to New York.
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What is the significance of the Tea Water Pump?
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Who does Curzon want Isabel to spy for?
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What are Isabel's daily duties at the Locktons' house?
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Lady Clarissa Seymour is unpopular among the Locktons.
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- Isabel and her sister Ruth are attending the funeral of Miss Mary Finch in Rhode Island.
- Robert, Mary’s nephew, shows selfishness by focusing on inheritance post-funeral.
- Isabel seeks connection with her deceased mother by visiting her grave.
- Isabel and Ruth are revealed to be enslaved individuals, with Miss Mary as their former owner.
Chapter 2
- Isabel expresses anxiety over her uncertain situation after learning of Miss Mary's will from the pastor.
- Robert dismisses Isabel’s claims of freedom, threatening her and asserting control over her and Ruth.
- Isabel recalls traumatic memories of a previous sale that separated her family, instilling fear about their future.
Chapter 3
- Robert takes the sisters to collect their meager possessions, neglecting their sentimental items.
- They encounter Jenny, who shares a history with their mother but is unable to buy them.
- Isabel and Ruth are eventually sold to Elihu and Anne Lockton, a wealthy couple from New York.
- Jenny surprises everyone by attempting to buy the girls, but is overtaken by Madam Lockton’s bid.
Chapter 4
- The Locktons and the sisters travel by boat to New York, where Isabel longs for escape from their grim fate.
- Isabel reflects on the pain their parents would feel witnessing their plight.
Chapter 5
- Upon arrival, Madam Lockton causes a scene over a walnut chest, indicating her obsession with material possessions.
- Mr. Lockton’s loyalty to the British causes suspicion from local officials, particularly Bellingham.
- Amidst tension, Isabel’s laughter at her mistress's embarrassment results in severe physical punishment.
Chapter 6
- Curzon, a slave who accompanies Isabel, introduces her to vital city locations like the Tea Water Pump.
- He discusses the ongoing political conflict, branding Mr. Lockton a "dirty Loyalist."
- Curzon encourages Isabel to spy for the rebels, suggesting that her masters might divulge secrets about their loyalties.
Chapter 7
- Arriving at the Lockton residence, Isabel meets Becky Berry, the overwhelmed housekeeper overseeing her duties.
- Isabel’s tasks include fetching water and assisting Becky, with strict house rules regarding her autonomy.
- Becky warns that the Locktons’ pro-monarchy stance mandates that their slaves also act as Loyalists, highlighting the complexity of allegiance during the conflict.
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This quiz covers the key points and summaries of Chapters 1 through 7 of the book 'Chains'. Follow Isabel and Ruth's journey as they navigate complicated relationships and their fight for freedom during a tumultuous time in history. Test your knowledge on significant events and characters from these chapters.
