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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. Where does Mehuru go to talk about Abolition?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) The docks.
(c) A coffeehouse.
(d) A home in London.

2. What risk does Josiah take with his ship, The Rose?
(a) Sending the boat out uninsured.
(b) Trusting a new captain.
(c) Taking on new investors.
(d) Refusing to trade slaves.

3. How does Mehuru perceive Frances?
(a) Sad and lonely.
(b) Excited and humorous.
(c) Angry and resentful.
(d) Gentle and sweet.

4. What does Frances want to get from her old home in Whiteleaze?
(a) Her photo album.
(b) A tree.
(c) Furniture.
(d) Letters.

5. In Chapter 21, what does Mehuru tell Frances about friendship?
(a) "Black and whites cannot be friends."
(b) "Only lonely people need friends."
(c) "Only a free man can give friendship."
(d) "I have never had a friend."

Short Answer Questions

1. How many ships do The Cole's own?

2. How does Mehuru feel about his new name?

3. What does Dr. Hadley say will happen to James?

4. What traded "good" does Sarah say will make the best profit?

5. In Chapter 18, what does Sarah tell Frances about their financial situation?

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