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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many slaves does Josiah say have been taken out of Africa due to the slave trade?
(a) Thousands.
(b) Millions.
(c) Hundreds.
(d) A handful.

3. How does Josiah feel about Sir Charles's actions in Chapter 10?
(a) Uncomfortable.
(b) Angry.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Thankful.

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

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

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

7. How would Frances describe Sir Charles?
(a) An obnoxious, cruel slave owner.
(b) A teddy bear.
(c) An intelligent teacher.
(d) A savvy, kind business man.

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

9. Why is Sir Charles important to Josiah?
(a) Josiah wants Sir Charles to marry Sarah.
(b) Josiah wants Sir Charles' daughter.
(c) He is Josiah's brother.
(d) He is a good customer to Josiah.

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

11. How does Mehuru help Died of Shame?
(a) He cures her.
(b) He screams for help.
(c) He wishes her dead.
(d) He taked her bridle off.

12. What does Josiah tell Frances about the house in Queens Square?
(a) They cannot afford it.
(b) They cannot bring the slaves.
(c) Sarah will be living with them.
(d) They have bought it.

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

14. What is the relationship between Lord Scott and Frances?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Father and daughter.
(c) Brother and sister.
(d) Uncle and niece.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sarah's primary concern about buying a new house?

2. How many slaves does Captain Lisle say he will be bringing to Josiah?

3. How can Sarah Cole be described?

4. How does the death of Died of Shame affect The Cole's daily work?

5. What group is Mr. Waring a part of?

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