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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Sarah think can help them solve the problem with the slaves?

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

5. Who is Sir Charles's daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Josiah refers to Frances's furniture as "old stuff," what does this reveal about him?

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

3. Is Mehuru respected by the other slaves?

4. Why does Frances think her parents would be unhappy with her?

5. What does Sir Charles believe about slaves?

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

7. What is the Quayside Coffee Shop?

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

9. What causes Frances to feel tender towards Josiah?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stephen Waring takes advantage of Josiah Cole in order to move up financially. Analyze Stephen Waring's character. Do you think he is truly mean or a shrewd businessman?

Essay Topic 2

A Respectable Trade is the title of the novel and represents many "trades" that occur in the novel. Discuss trading that occurs in the novel and whether these examples can be deemed "respectable."

Essay Topic 3

Sarah and Frances share a lot throughout the novel. Although they have some similarities, they are extremely different. Discuss these similarities and differences.

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