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

2. What does Sarah want to teach Frances?
(a) How to clean thehouse.
(b) How to sail a ship.
(c) How to balance the ships' books.
(d) How to be a lady.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mehuru do that surprised John Bates?

3. What does Sir Charles suggest be done to the slave woman?

4. How many slaves does Captain Lisle say he will be bringing to Josiah?

5. How is Josiah able to pay for their home in Queens Square?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What dream does Mehuru have that comes true?

3. What does Frances learn about the business through Sarah?

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

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

6. What does Sir Charles believe about slaves?

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

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

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

10. Describe Sarah Cole.

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