Chains Study Guide Chapters 41 to 45 (end) Name: ______

Chapter 41

  1. What upcoming event has filled Madam Lockton with excitement?
  1. What is the result of Lady Seymour’s latest seizure?
  1. How does Madam Lockton demonstrate her own self-centeredness following Lady Seymour’s illness?
  1. Who does Isabel blame for her thoughts about Ruth during this time?
  1. Why?
  1. What other thoughts of freedom enter Isabel’s mind?

Chapter 42

  1. How does the author contrast the characters of Lady Seymour and Madam Lockton?
  1. Why might Isabel’s role as a narrator be particularly important when comparing those two characters?
  1. What possibilities does Isabel consider as she finishes Common Sense?
  1. Captain Morse calls to Isabel after weeks of no contact. What does he ask Isabel to do?
  1. Why can’t he perform this task himself?
  1. Why does Isabel decide to deliver Captain Farrar’s message in her own good time?
  1. How is Isabel greeted upon her return to the Lockton home?

Chapter 43

  1. Why is Madam Lockton furious with Isabel?
  1. What does Madam Lockton demand from Isabel?
  1. What does Isabel do as a result of this demand?
  1. What is Isabel shocked to learn from Madam Lockton’s angry ranting?
  1. What does Madam Lockton instruct Hannah to do with Isabel?
  1. How does Isabel’s mental state change as she considers her situation in the potato bin?
  1. How does Isabel escape?
  1. Explain the significance of Isabel’s reflection in the mirror. How is the importance of naming reflected in this passage?
  1. What action does Isabel take to secure her freedom?
  1. Why is the ability to read and write important to her plan?
  1. In what way does Isabel compare herself to Queen Charlotte?

Chapter 44

  1. Why does Isabel gather all of her belongings?
  1. How does Isabel’s relationship with Lady Seymour affect her actions before she leaves the Locktons’ home?
  1. Why is Isabel conflicted about taking Lady Seymour’s money?
  1. How does Isabel know that it is okay to take the money?
  1. What is the last word that Isabel hears Lady Seymour utter?
  1. What do the details of Isabel’s escape plan demonstrate about her character?
  1. Why does Isabel risk her own escape to go to the prison? Explain your answer.
  1. How does Isabel gain entrance to the prison?
  1. How is Isabel able to get Curzon out of the prison?

Chapter 45

  1. How do Isabel and Curzon escape the city?
  1. What is the significance of Isabel’s statement that they have “crossed the River Jordan?” Explain.