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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 is Josiah able to pay for their home in Queens Square?
(a) He borrows money against The Daisy.
(b) He uses Frances' dowry money.
(c) He receives a looan from Lord Scott.
(d) He takes it out of savings.

2. What day does Frances tell the new neighbors they receive guests?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Wednesday.

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

4. What does Frances want to get from her old home in Whiteleaze?
(a) Her photo album.
(b) A tree.
(c) Letters.
(d) Furniture.

5. Sir Charles said, "Did you hear that? Not the wit but the ______."
(a) Ship.
(b) Slave.
(c) Whip.
(d) Teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mehuru's servant?

2. Sarah and Josiah Cole are proud to come from a family of_________.

3. What is the first word Frances teaches the slaves?

4. In Chapter 10, what does Sir Charles do that upsets Francs?

5. Sir Charles believes what about the slaves?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Frances feel about Died of Shame's death?

5. What risk does Josiah take when he sends The Rose out to sea?

6. Do you think Sarah respects Frances?

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

8. Describe Josiah.

9. Describe Josiah's first interaction with Stephen Waring.

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

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