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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Frances writes Lord Scott in Chapter 24, what does Frances ask in regard to her marriage?
(a) She asks if he had an affair.
(b) She asks if she should leave her husband.
(c) She asks if he agrees with it.
(d) She asks for him to keep it secret.

2. Where does Dr. Hadley suggest Frances should live for health reasons?
(a) London.
(b) Clifton.
(c) Africa.
(d) The country.

3. What does Josiah's lawyer advise him to do when Josiah is summoned?
(a) Turn the tap on at a set time daily.
(b) Counter sue.
(c) Fight back.
(d) Sell the Hot Well.

4. What does Josiah tell Mr. Waring he would be interested in leasing?
(a) His horse.
(b) His coal mine.
(c) The Hot Well.
(d) A ship.

5. What do Mehuru and Frances do together in Chapter 20?
(a) Take the ferry.
(b) Go horseback riding.
(c) Swim.
(d) Stroll around town.

6. In Lord Scott's letter to Frances, who does he say is a good acquaintance to have?
(a) Mr. Shores.
(b) Sir Charles.
(c) Josiah.
(d) Mr. Waring.

7. What kind of decor does Frances think the Hot Well needs?
(a) English.
(b) Gothic.
(c) African.
(d) Chinese.

8. How does Frances feel about owning slaves?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Grateful.
(c) Furious.
(d) Vengeful.

9. Who knows Mehuru is sneaking out at night?
(a) Cook.
(b) Frances.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Josiah.

10. What does Mr. Shore want to buy from Josiah?
(a) Ships.
(b) Rum.
(c) Furniture and slaves.
(d) Cotton and wool.

11. When Josiah argues with Sarah, what does he tell her about their possessions and land?
(a) It's all losing value.
(b) It's all gaining value.
(c) None of it belongs to them.
(d) It is irreplacable.

12. At the beginning of chapter 22, what does Frances ask Josiah for?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Furniture.
(c) A doctor for the children.
(d) Her own horse.

13. How can Dr. Hadley be described?
(a) Freethinking, abolitionist.
(b) Loyal to the king.
(c) Conservative.
(d) A slavery supporter.

14. As the novel concludes, what has happened to the Cole's finances?
(a) The Rose comes in and they are saved.
(b) They have no money and they have been taken advantage of.
(c) The Hot Well turns a profit.
(d) Frances has stolen their savings.

15. What is Frances surprised to learn when she and Mehuru talk about Africa?
(a) Mehuru is planning to go back.
(b) Mehuru has a large family.
(c) Mehuru was a slave in Africa too.
(d) Mehuru's people do not make human sacrifice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mehuru leave in Frances' bed at the end of Chapter 21?

2. What does Mehuru admit to Frances?

3. What disease does Dr. Hadley think the little boy, John, might have?

4. What does Frances want to do for James?

5. In Chapter 19, how does Sarah feel when she finds about Josiah's good news?

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