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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 old is Frances?
(a) 25.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 35.

2. How does Mehuru's God appear to him in his mind?
(a) As a snake.
(b) As a tiger.
(c) As an alligator.
(d) As a bear.

3. Who is Mehuru's servant?
(a) Siko.
(b) Josiah.
(c) Smedley.
(d) Sidney.

4. In Chapter 11, how does Frances feel when she tries to teach the slaves?
(a) Elated.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Ashamed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the ship that Josiah's father used to start the business?

2. What traded "good" does Sarah say will make the best profit?

3. What are mulatto slaves?

4. What does Frances order for the salves that irritates Sarah?

5. What is the name of the insurance case that concerns Josiah?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Josiah and Frances help one another?

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

3. Describe Sarah Cole.

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

5. After Siko and Mehuru are taken, what does Mehuru assume will happen once he can speak with someone of authority?

6. When Josiah refers to Frances's furniture as "old stuff," what does this reveal about him?

7. Do you think Sarah respects Frances?

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

9. Describe Bristol.

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

(see the answer keys)

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