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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sarah expect Frances to do with the slaves?
(a) Cook for them.
(b) Whip them.
(c) Entertain them.
(d) Teach them.

2. Who is Mehuru's servant?
(a) Smedley.
(b) Siko.
(c) Sidney.
(d) Josiah.

3. Where does Sir Charles live?
(a) The Virgin Islands.
(b) Jamaica.
(c) Africa.
(d) Costa Rica.

4. What do the slave women think the white men will want to do to them?
(a) Console them.
(b) Marry them.
(c) Feed them.
(d) Eat them.

5. What was Josiah's father considered when he originally bought his home and warehouse?
(a) A Pirate.
(b) A Privateer.
(c) A Thief.
(d) A Lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Charles do to Frances during lunch?

2. What do the slaves realize they will have to do at the end of Chapter 9?

3. What does Sir Charles suggest be done to the slave woman?

4. Who is the first character introduced in Chapter 1?

5. What are Frances and Josiah hoping will happen after their move to Queens Square?

Short Essay Questions

1. What dream does Mehuru have that comes true?

2. Describe Meuhuru.

3. What risk does Josiah take when he sends The Rose out to sea?

4. What does Sir Charles believe about slaves?

5. Why do the slaves moan with "Died of Shame?"

6. What happens to Mehuru and Siko at the beginning of the novel?

7. Why doesn't Josiah listen to Sarah when it comes to finances?

8. After Siko and Mehuru are taken, what does Mehuru assume will happen once he can speak with someone of authority?

9. Do you think Sarah respects Frances?

10. Describe Bristol.

(see the answer keys)

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