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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sarah reassure Frances about the slaves?
(a) She tells her they will be treated as servants.
(b) She tells her they will be free.
(c) She tells her they are less than human.
(d) She tells her they are canibals.

2. Complete this sentence: "Bristol is a city of _______, my dear, not leisure."
(a) Excitement.
(b) Labor.
(c) Sweat.
(d) Love.

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

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

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

6. What does Josiah ask of Frances in their first letter correspondence?
(a) He asks her to invest in the trade.
(b) He asks her to be his wife.
(c) He asks her to travel with him to Africa.
(d) He asks to meet her uncle.

7. What happens to Frances's skin that surprises Mehuru?
(a) It turns purple.
(b) It appears striped.
(c) It turns red.
(d) It turns black.

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

9. What group is Mr. Waring a part of?
(a) The Elks Club.
(b) The Rum Runners.
(c) The Slave Owners.
(d) The Merchant Venturers.

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

11. What are Frances and Josiah hoping will happen after their move to Queens Square?
(a) They will rent their new home.
(b) Their social status will rise.
(c) They will start a family.
(d) Their business will now be real estate.

12. How does Josiah react when he finds out one of the slaves has died?
(a) He is grateful to Sarah.
(b) He reassure Frances.
(c) He yells at Frances.
(d) He is angry with Mehuru.

13. 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 bowed.
(d) The locals swore at them.

14. Why did Mehuru find it hard to stand up straight?
(a) He was used to the metal chains.
(b) He was emabrassd.
(c) He was dying.
(d) He sprained his back.

15. How can Sarah Cole be described?
(a) Cruel and vengeful.
(b) Humorous and fun.
(c) Straightforward and cold.
(d) Sensitive and compassionate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mehuru think of Frances when he firsts sees her?

2. What message is Mehuru delivering to villages in Chapter 2?

3. What does Frances change Mehuru's name to?

4. What is the primary decor of The Cole's new house in Queens Square?

5. How are the other slaves treating Mehuru?

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