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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has happened to Frances at the end of the novel?
(a) She and Mehuru are able to escape.
(b) After Frances births Mehuru's son, she dies.
(c) She stays with Josiah as his dutiful wife.
(d) She moves back to live with Lord Scott.

2. What does Dr. Hadley tell Mehuru?
(a) That he would like to buy Mehuru.
(b) That Mehuru should feel lucky to be owned by The Cole's.
(c) That he is strong.
(d) That slaves have rights.

3. In Chapter 19, what are the slaves doing in kitchen that surprises Frances?
(a) Knitting.
(b) Singing and dancing.
(c) Cooking an English meal.
(d) Writing lettters.

4. In Chapter 28, what does Mehuru find out after reading Lord Scott's letter?
(a) Slave importation is on hold.
(b) Slaves are uprising in London.
(c) Slavery will soon be abolished.
(d) Slavery is alive and strong.

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

6. In Chapter 23, what does Caesar tell Mehuru that causes Mehuru to become emotional?
(a) He will remain enslaved.
(b) He will have sons in Africa.
(c) He will remain in England.
(d) He will marry Frances.

7. What does Josiah discover when he counts the gold from The Lily?
(a) An empty box.
(b) A fake dollar.
(c) A fake coin.
(d) A rat.

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

9. What does Dr. Hadley say will happen to James?
(a) He will live.
(b) He will die.
(c) He has typhoid.
(d) He has the flu.

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

11. What does Josiah say would happen to their income if slavery was banned?
(a) They would profit since slaves would be at a premium.
(b) They would break even.
(c) They would lose everything.
(d) They would be set for life.

12. How does Dr. Hadley feel about Mehuru and Frances's relationship?
(a) Disgusted.
(b) Excited for them.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) He is worried for them both.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Josiah decide to sleep at night?

2. Who has been caring for James?

3. What advice does Josiah seek from Frances?

4. What is the weather like at the beginning of chapter 26?

5. In Chapter 18, what does Sarah tell Frances about their financial situation?

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