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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 Sarah about The Rose?
(a) He sold it.
(b) It has sunk.
(c) It will be bringing extra sugar.
(d) He had it packed with slaves to ensure income.

2. At the end of Chpater 23, what happens when Mehuru returns to Frances's room?
(a) They make love.
(b) She tells him to go away.
(c) He tells her he is sorry for kssing her.
(d) Nothing.

3. At the beginning of chapter 22, what does Frances ask Josiah for?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Furniture.
(c) A doctor for the children.
(d) Her own horse.

4. What happens when Mehuru wakes Frances to tell her about John?
(a) Frances slaps Mehuru.
(b) Mehuru becomes frightened.
(c) Frances does not care.
(d) He kisses Frances.

5. Who summoned Josiah for failing to comply with his lease?
(a) Lord Scott.
(b) Bristol Society.
(c) The Merhcant Venturers.
(d) Stephen Waring.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mehuru speaks to Frances, how does she respond that surprises Mehuru?

2. In Lord Scott's letter to Frances, who does he say is a good acquaintance to have?

3. In Chapter 21, what does Mehuru tell Frances about friendship?

4. What does Elizabeth say to Mehuru when she finds out about his love for Frances?

5. When Josiah meets with the Merchant Venturers in Chapter 28, what becomes obvious?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mehuru want to be paid a wage?

2. What does Mehuru mean when he says, "Cicero was born here."

3. Why does Josiah continue to make risky business decisions and borrow money against The Rose?

4. Why does Frances write to her uncle about her love problems even though she disguises herself as an acquaintance?

5. Why does Josiah take the bookkeeping away from Sarah?

6. What effect does the bad publicity have on Josiah's Hot Well?

7. What is ironic about Frances's feelings for Mehuru?

8. Why does Mehuru tell Frances the only way he can be her friend is if he is free?

9. Why is Sarah against giving the dead slave a proper burial?

10. How does Frances stall when it comes to selling the slaves?

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