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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. When Sir Charles visits, what does he tell Frances and Sarah he will purchase for the slaves?
(a) Collars.
(b) Ships.
(c) Chains.
(d) Shoes.

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

10. 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.

11. Who does Mehuru tell Frances Cicero is?
(a) A pagan.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Sarah's ex husband.
(d) The slave Frances created.

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

13. What does Josiah take away from Sarah?
(a) Her knitting.
(b) Her key to the house.
(c) Her bible.
(d) The ships' books.

14. What happens when Mehuru wakes Frances to tell her about John?
(a) Frances slaps Mehuru.
(b) He kisses Frances.
(c) Frances does not care.
(d) Mehuru becomes frightened.

15. What begins to consume Josiah's thoughts?
(a) Sarah's financial issues.
(b) Frances' affair.
(c) Mr Warings' buiness dealings.
(d) When The Rose will return.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 25, why won't Josiah listen to Sarah's warning in regard to money?

2. How does Frances feel about owning slaves?

3. What does Sarah convince Josiah to do?

4. Where does Dr. Hadley suggest Frances should live for health reasons?

5. What has happened to Frances at the end of the novel?

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