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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. How does Lord Scott react to Josiah's proposal to Frances?
(a) He tells her that her father would be embarassed.
(b) He tells her to wait, true love will come in time.
(c) He tells her he cannot provide her with a better offer.
(d) He tells her traders are bad people.

2. What does Frances change Mehuru's name to?
(a) Matthew.
(b) Cicero.
(c) James.
(d) Nathan.

3. How does Mehuru feel about his new name?
(a) Excited.
(b) Somber.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Angry.

4. Where does Sir Charles live?
(a) Costa Rica.
(b) Africa.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) The Virgin Islands.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which ship does Mehuru arrive on?

2. What does Mehuru do that surprised John Bates?

3. What are mulatto slaves?

4. What does Josiah tell Frances about the house in Queens Square?

5. What does Dies of Shame ask Mehuru?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Frances conflicted about when it comes to slavery?

2. Why is Sarah pleased with Frances after their lunch with Sir Charles?

3. Why do the slaves say their names are "Despair," "Homeless," "Grief," and "Died of Shame?"

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

5. What dream does Mehuru have that comes true?

6. Why does Mehuru doubt Frances's sincerity and emotion?

7. What causes Frances to feel tender towards Josiah?

8. Why doesn't Josiah listen to Sarah when it comes to finances?

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

10. Describe Josiah.

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