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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. Which ship does Mehuru arrive on?
(a) The Rose.
(b) The Lily.
(c) The Titanic.
(d) The Daisy.

2. Where did the slaves sleep in the new home?
(a) The horse stalls.
(b) The attic.
(c) The basement.
(d) The yard.

3. Mehuru senses that John Bates is what?
(a) Sensitive.
(b) Thankful.
(c) Kind.
(d) Dangerous.

4. How does Josiah react when he finds out one of the slaves has died?
(a) He yells at Frances.
(b) He is angry with Mehuru.
(c) He reassure Frances.
(d) He is grateful to Sarah.

5. How are the other slaves treating Mehuru?
(a) As a leader.
(b) As a son.
(c) As an enemy.
(d) As a father.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Frances feel about going to lunch at Sir Charles's?

2. Who owns the home in Queens Square that Josiah wants to buy?

3. How is Josiah able to pay for their home in Queens Square?

4. Who is Sir Charles's daughter?

5. Sir Charles said, "Did you hear that? Not the wit but the ______."

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Sarah suggests they call Sir Charles for advice on the slaves?

2. What concerns the slaves about the way in which Died of Shame was buried?

3. What dream does Mehuru have that comes true?

4. How do you think Josiah Cole feels towards Sir Charles?

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

6. What does it mean when Mehuru taps on the table in order to communicate to the others?

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

8. What is the Quayside Coffee Shop?

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

10. Describe Sarah Cole.

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