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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who summoned Josiah for failing to comply with his lease?
(a) Stephen Waring.
(b) Lord Scott.
(c) The Merhcant Venturers.
(d) Bristol Society.

2. What does Frances reveal to Mehuru when they converse in her bedroom?
(a) Mehuru is free.
(b) Elizabeth is sick.
(c) Mehuru has been sold for 110 guineas.
(d) Franes is divorcing Josiah.

3. What does Josiah tell Sarah about The Rose?
(a) It will be bringing extra sugar.
(b) He had it packed with slaves to ensure income.
(c) He sold it.
(d) It has sunk.

4. Why doesn't Lady Scott come to the Hot Well?
(a) She does not enjoy spas.
(b) She wants The Cole's to fail.
(c) Lord Scott would not allow it.
(d) She is pregnant.

5. What advice does Lord Scott give Frances in his letter?
(a) Stay married and do not mix ranks in society.
(b) Talk to Josiah about it.
(c) Follow her heart.
(d) Divorce and be single.

6. Where does Josiah decide to sleep at night?
(a) Frances' bed.
(b) The backyard.
(c) On one of his ships.
(d) The old quayside apartment.

7. Why is Frances so upset at the end of Chapter 19?
(a) She realizes she is in love with Mehuru.
(b) She wishes she could dance.
(c) She misses her Uncle Scott.
(d) She feels sick.

8. What does Josiah realize when he visits the Hot Well?
(a) His buusiness is thriving.
(b) Business is down.
(c) The manager chases away customers.
(d) It's under construction.

9. What does John think is unusual about Dr. Hadley?
(a) He is a kind white man.
(b) He is a black doctor.
(c) He speaks with an accent.
(d) He has red hair.

10. Why does Mehuru laugh when Frances tells him about Christianity?
(a) Because he thought it was a joke.
(b) Because she burps.
(c) Because she calls him a "free" slave.
(d) Because he does not believe her.

11. What does Mehuru do that makes Frances dimiss him?
(a) Upsets Josiah.
(b) Forgets to make the bed.
(c) Spills tea.
(d) Wipes pollen from her face.

12. What were many people in Bristol no longer trading?
(a) Rum.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Sugar.

13. In Chapter 18, what does Josiah tell Frances that worries her?
(a) Mr. Waring aks him to look at a mine.
(b) Two more houses came up for sale in Queens Square.
(c) Sarah is angry.
(d) The slaves are being sold.

14. When Mehuru fetches Dr. Hadley, what smell overpowers them in Queens Square?
(a) Tomatoes.
(b) Rum.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Sewage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mehuru speaks to Frances, how does she respond that surprises Mehuru?

2. In Mehuru's homeland, what is the king called?

3. What does Josiah do that causes a law suit?

4. What does Elizabeth say to Mehuru when she finds out about his love for Frances?

5. In Chapter 30, why is Josiah so irritated with Frances?

(see the answer keys)

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