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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. Why does Mehru doubt Frances's sincerity?
(a) She laughs too much.
(b) She cries when telling them about her dead dog.
(c) She does not cry again.
(d) She is hard to understand.

2. What does Frances want for the slaves?
(a) She wants them cuddled and loved.
(b) She wants them whipped and tortured.
(c) She wants them cleaned and housed.
(d) She wants them controlled and chained.

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

4. What do the slaves realize they will have to do at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Serve the white man.
(b) Run for their lives.
(c) Travel on the ship.
(d) Relax

5. In Chapter 12, Cook becomes upset because the slaves begin to do what?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Moan.
(c) Tap.
(d) Dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What risk does Josiah take with his ship, The Rose?

2. What does Sir Charles do to Frances during lunch?

3. What does Mehuru dream that comes true?

4. What does Mehru see when he looks into Died of Shame's eyes?

5. What fruit does Frances give Mehuru?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the slaves moan with "Died of Shame?"

2. What dream does Mehuru have that comes true?

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

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

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

6. What causes Frances to feel tender towards Josiah?

7. Describe Sarah Cole.

8. Describe Bristol.

9. What does Sir Charles believe about slaves?

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

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