Chains chapters 1-10
Who are the Locktons?
They are rich people who bought Isabel and Ruth and they are Loyalists.
Who are Isabel and Ruth?
They are sisters who are slaves there mother and father have died and so has there owner.
Why do Loyalists need money?
They need money because the Loyalists are trying to get the farmers to turn to be a Loyalists by paying them and giving the people acres of land.
About what do Lockton's guests speak? What does Isabel think about this?
They speak about the king crushing the rebellion and politics. Isabel is surprised that the men had been speaking so freely about Loyalists and then she hears that the king ships have arrived so she decides to listen and she thinks that this is good information to give Curzon.
What is significant about this day for Isabel and Ruth?
They thought they were going to be free
What does Mr. Lockton tell Isabel to do when he is entertaining some friends?
To get and refill wine glasses, get the men some food, and tells her to go stand in the corner of the room.
Where does Madam Lockton send Isabel?
To the well to fetch water.
Where is the opening of this novel set?
A graveyard in Rhode Island.
What does Becky tell Isabel about Madam Lockton?
Becky says that Madam Lockton beats her slaves.
How old is Isabel?
13
According to Becky how can Isabell stay safe?
Follow Madams directions, orders, and listen carefully to Madam Lockton.
What does Curzon explain about Master Lockton?
He explains that Lockton is a Loyalists and they are pretending to be patriots.
Who is Curzon?
He is a kid who is a rebel and is Bellingham's slave.
What does Mrs. Finch's nephew say about Mrs. Finch's will?
He said that they did not need one and they could not find it.
What does Isabel naively believe will happen that night?
Her and Ruth will be free and they would not have a master anymore.
Where does Isabel run to visit?
Her mom's grave.
Who does Isabel ask for guidance?
Her mother
What does Curzon promise Isabel?
If Isabel will spy on the Locktons he would get the will that Isabel and Ruth are free.
How does Madam Lockton dress Ruth?
Isabel says that Madam Lockton dressed Ruth like a monkey. Ruth wears a bleached linen shirt, a navy blue brocade short gown, and a full skirt patterned with lilacs.
Who pleads for the girls welfare?
Jenny is a waitress and the wife of the tavern owner she also knew the girls and their mother
To whom has Madam Lockton taken a particular liking?
Madam Lockton likes Ruth.
What is significant about the day the novel opens?
Mrs.Finch died and it is her funeral.
Why is Ruth crying one afternoon? How does Isabel react to this?
Ruth had been hit or has been held at. Isabel has all kinds of thoughts going through her mind and decides to get her and Ruth get away from the Locktons.
From what illness does Ruth suffer?
Ruth has Epilepsy (seizures periodically)
How does Madam Lockton amuse her friends?
She dresses up Ruth, makes Ruth dance, gives her guest tea, food, and talks to them.
Where does Isabel go after the Locktons are asleep?
She goes to Curzons house to tell him what she had found out about the Locktons.
Where does Isabel go after she talks to Curzon?
She goes to the Locktons House.
What is Isabel going to be doing at the Lockton's house?
She is going to help Becky with cleaning, cooking, and other house chores.
Who is Becky Berry?
She is madam Locktons maid.
What does Isabel learn was in Madam's personal belongings at the dock?
She learns that there is a lot of money in her chest.
What does she do after she arrives there?
She tells Curzon what she heard and then asks Curzon for directions to go home.
Where does Robert lead Isabel and Ruth?
Sullivan's Tavern.
What does Madam Lockton convince the soldiers not to search?
The chest because it was her personal belongings, and she was giving them a hard time
What do the soldiers ask to search? Why?
The chest. It is the soldier's duty to check everything and they need to check it because Bellingham wants Mr. Lockton and prove he is a Loyalists.
What help does she ask of the Pastor?
Where is there a job.