Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Resource For Students and Teachers Created by Chestnut Hill Middle School 7th graders of 2015
Question's About Chains?
Here are some questions thought up from some of our staff. We hope it serves the purpose and answers some of your own questions. Even quiz yourself here!
Chapters 1-5
Chapter 2
Why was Isabel’s father fighting?
1. The people were trying to separate their family
2. He was challenged
3. He felt like it
Chapter 2
How did Isabel describe her father when he fought?
1. A bear
2. A tiger
3. A lion
4. A warrior
Jamie V.
Chapter 2
Why did Robert think Isabel couldn’t read?
1. Because her sister was mentally disabled
2. Because she is a slave.
3. Because she is blind.
4. Because she needs glasses
Anthony C.
Chapter 3
What was Ruth’s doll made of?
1. Flannel bits and wool
2. Flannel bits and cotton
3. Flannel bits and calico
4. Flannel bits and silk
Jamie V.
Chapter 4
Why does Isabel wish for a ship wreck?
1. She wants to die.
2. She loves swimming.
3. She wants to be free.
4. All of the above.
Anthony C.
Chapters 6-10
Chapter 7
From what you know, why do you think Curzon said, "If you value your life, don’t use the front door?”
Amiya W.
Chapters 11-15
Chapter 12
Why was Isabel going to Lady Seymour’s house in Chapter 12?
Amiya W.
Chapter 15
Why did Madam want to sell Ruth?
1. Madam didn’t want a demon child in her home
2. Madam couldn’t afford to have a sick child in her house
3. Madam didn’t want a simple child for a slave.
Amiya W.
Chapters 16-20
Chapters 21-25
Chapters 26-30
