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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. What does Josiah tell Frances about the house in Queens Square?
(a) They have bought it.
(b) They cannot afford it.
(c) They cannot bring the slaves.
(d) Sarah will be living with them.

2. How does Mehuru perceive Frances?
(a) Sad and lonely.
(b) Excited and humorous.
(c) Angry and resentful.
(d) Gentle and sweet.

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

4. What does Frances order for the salves that irritates Sarah?
(a) Food.
(b) Horses.
(c) Books.
(d) Shoes.

5. What does Josiah promise Frances he will buy before she arrives in Bristol?
(a) A house.
(b) A carriage.
(c) A slave.
(d) Sugar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John Bates do to Died of Shame?

2. At the end of the lesson in Chapter 12, what does Sarah accuse Frances of being?

3. Which example is NOT a concern for an uninsured slave trader?

4. When Frances asks the slaves' names, which name is not given?

5. Who is Mehuru's servant?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sarah Cole.

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

3. Describe Bristol.

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

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

6. What is the Quayside Coffee Shop?

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

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

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

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

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