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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 11, what does Josiah think he owes Frances?
(a) A check.
(b) A date.
(c) A beating.
(d) An apology.

2. How can Josiah and Sarah Cole's apartment be described?
(a) Depressing and cramped.
(b) Spacious and relaxing.
(c) Opulent and extravagent.
(d) Modern and monotone.

3. What traded "good" does Sarah say will make the best profit?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Guns.
(c) Rum.
(d) Sugar.

4. Who is Sir Charles's daughter?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Shannon.
(c) Juliet.
(d) Honoria.

5. Who owns the home in Queens Square that Josiah wants to buy?
(a) Lord Scott.
(b) Sir Charles.
(c) Stephen Waring.
(d) Captain Medley.

6. How many ships do The Cole's own?
(a) 3.
(b) None.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

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

8. What does Sir Charles suggest be done to the slave woman?
(a) Put a muzzel on her.
(b) Set her free.
(c) Cloth her.
(d) Wash her.

9. Which example is NOT a concern for an uninsured slave trader?
(a) Slaves will kill themselves.
(b) Slaves will love their masters.
(c) Ships will sink.
(d) Slaves will revolt on ships.

10. At the end of the lesson in Chapter 12, what does Sarah accuse Frances of being?
(a) Angry.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Ungrateful.
(d) Vaporish.

11. What does "Died of Shame" eat?
(a) Pie.
(b) Earth.
(c) Meat.
(d) Fish.

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

13. What does Frances do when Mehuru tells her about Died of Shame?
(a) She yells at Mehuru.
(b) She accuses Sarah.
(c) She cries.
(d) She says she doesn't care.

14. How does the death of Died of Shame affect The Cole's daily work?
(a) Josiah stops slave trading.
(b) Frances hosts an elaborate funeral.
(c) Sarah won't leave her room.
(d) It doesn't.

15. What group is Josiah desperate to be a part of?
(a) The Abolitionists.
(b) The Merchant Venturers.
(c) The Parliament.
(d) The Scott Family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Lord Scott react to Josiah's proposal to Frances?

3. What day does Frances tell the new neighbors they receive guests?

4. What does Sarah want to teach Frances?

5. How does Josiah feel about Sir Charles's actions in Chapter 10?

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