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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Josiah do most of his negotiating and socializing?
(a) The Coffee Shop.
(b) The Coffee Shop.
(c) The Daisy.
(d) Queens Square.

2. Why did Mehuru find it hard to stand up straight?
(a) He was dying.
(b) He sprained his back.
(c) He was used to the metal chains.
(d) He was emabrassd.

3. How many slaves does Josiah say have been taken out of Africa due to the slave trade?
(a) A handful.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) Millions.
(d) Thousands.

4. How can Josiah and Sarah Cole's apartment be described?
(a) Opulent and extravagent.
(b) Spacious and relaxing.
(c) Depressing and cramped.
(d) Modern and monotone.

5. What group is Josiah desperate to be a part of?
(a) The Merchant Venturers.
(b) The Scott Family.
(c) The Parliament.
(d) The Abolitionists.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many slaves does Captain Lisle say he will be bringing to Josiah?

2. Why is Sarah upset after the neighbors come by?

3. What happens to Frances's skin that surprises Mehuru?

4. What does Dies of Shame ask Mehuru?

5. When Sarah and Frances lunch with Sir Charles, what do they persuade Sir Charles to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sarah Cole.

2. How does Sarah feel about moving into a new home and away from their Quayside apartment?

3. What does Frances learn about the slaves when they arrive at her home?

4. Describe the letter correspondence that occurs between Josiah Cole and Frances Scott.

5. Is Mehuru respected by the other slaves?

6. What happens to Mehuru and Siko at the beginning of the novel?

7. What dream does Mehuru have that comes true?

8. What does Sir Charles believe about slaves?

9. Why does Frances think her parents would be unhappy with her?

10. What does Frances learn about the business through Sarah?

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