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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sarah upset with the way Josiah purchased the home?
(a) He did not inspect it.
(b) He used borrowed money.
(c) He paid cash.
(d) He did not ask her.

2. What is the first word Frances teaches the slaves?
(a) Ship.
(b) Chair.
(c) Table.
(d) Master.

3. What does Sir Charles do to Frances during lunch?
(a) He fingers her wrist.
(b) He gives her a kiss.
(c) He yells at her.
(d) He apologizes for his rudeness.

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

5. What does John Bates do to Died of Shame?
(a) Feeds her.
(b) Kills her.
(c) Rapes her.
(d) Frees her.

6. How does Frances feel about going to lunch at Sir Charles's?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Complimented.
(d) Upset.

7. Where did the slaves sleep in the new home?
(a) The horse stalls.
(b) The attic.
(c) The basement.
(d) The yard.

8. What does Dies of Shame ask Mehuru?
(a) If he loves her.
(b) If he will feed her.
(c) If she can die.
(d) If he will set her free.

9. What is Sarah's primary concern about buying a new house?
(a) Decorating it to her taste.
(b) The cost involved.
(c) Having enough room for slaves.
(d) How laborious the move would be.

10. What does Frances change Mehuru's name to?
(a) Matthew.
(b) Cicero.
(c) Nathan.
(d) James.

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

12. Sir Charles believes what about the slaves?
(a) They are ignorant but easily taught.
(b) They are savage pagans who need the white man.
(c) They are Christians
(d) They are intelligent and emotional.

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

14. What fruit does Frances give Mehuru?
(a) Apple.
(b) Apricot.
(c) Grape.
(d) Pineapple.

15. How does Mehuru feel about his new name?
(a) Somber.
(b) Excited.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which ship does Mehuru arrive on?

2. In Chapter 12, Cook becomes upset because the slaves begin to do what?

3. What are mulatto slaves?

4. What group is Josiah desperate to be a part of?

5. What was the name of the ship that Josiah's father used to start the business?

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