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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What room in The Cole's house was considered neutral where everyone gathered?
(a) The library.
(b) Frances' room.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The parlor.

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

8. In Chapter 21, what does Mehuru tell Frances about friendship?
(a) "Only a free man can give friendship."
(b) "I have never had a friend."
(c) "Black and whites cannot be friends."
(d) "Only lonely people need friends."

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

10. After Mehuru speaks to Frances, how does she respond that surprises Mehuru?
(a) She speaks to him coldly.
(b) She tells him he is just a slave.
(c) She screams fo Josiah.
(d) She complains about how expensive slaves are.

11. What does Mehuru leave in Frances' bed at the end of Chapter 21?
(a) Roses.
(b) A note.
(c) Daffodils.
(d) Sugar.

12. In Chapter 30, why is Josiah so irritated with Frances?
(a) He finds out about Mehuru.
(b) Frances has been mean to Sarah.
(c) He finds her advice useless.
(d) He realizes he is in over his head financially.

13. What disease does Dr. Hadley think the little boy, John, might have?
(a) Chicken Pox.
(b) Polio.
(c) Typhoid.
(d) AIDS.

14. Where does Stephen Waring say is the fashionable place to be?
(a) London.
(b) Clifton.
(c) Hot Well.
(d) Quayside.

15. What does Josiah insist he will invest in?
(a) The Hot Well.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Rum.
(d) Sugar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 28, what does Mehuru find out after reading Lord Scott's letter?

2. When Sir Charles visits, what does he tell Frances and Sarah he will purchase for the slaves?

3. What does Josiah realize when he visits the Hot Well?

4. What does Josiah take away from Sarah?

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

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