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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Twenty-Two through Twenty-Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mehuru laugh when Frances tells him about Christianity?
(a) Because he does not believe her.
(b) Because she burps.
(c) Because he thought it was a joke.
(d) Because she calls him a "free" slave.

2. What group is Josiah desperate to be a part of?
(a) The Scott Family.
(b) The Merchant Venturers.
(c) The Abolitionists.
(d) The Parliament.

3. How did the locals react to Josiah and Frances as they rode through town?
(a) The locals cheered.
(b) The locals tried to steal their carriage.
(c) The locals swore at them.
(d) The locals bowed.

4. What was Mehuru astounded to learn?
(a) There are thousands of free black slaves.
(b) There are thousands of slaves in Bristol.
(c) There are thousands of slaves buried under the coffeehouse.
(d) There are only ten free black slaves in Bristol.

5. In Chapter 18, what does Josiah tell Frances that worries her?
(a) Two more houses came up for sale in Queens Square.
(b) Sarah is angry.
(c) The slaves are being sold.
(d) Mr. Waring aks him to look at a mine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Josiah's father considered when he originally bought his home and warehouse?

2. Sir Charles said, "Did you hear that? Not the wit but the ______."

3. What is the first word Frances teaches the slaves?

4. What happens when Mehuru wakes Frances to tell her about John?

5. In Lord Scott's letter to Frances, who does he say is a good acquaintance to have?

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