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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 is Frances surprised to learn when she and Mehuru talk about Africa?
(a) Mehuru is planning to go back.
(b) Mehuru's people do not make human sacrifice.
(c) Mehuru has a large family.
(d) Mehuru was a slave in Africa too.

2. In Chapter 23, what does Caesar tell Mehuru that causes Mehuru to become emotional?
(a) He will remain enslaved.
(b) He will have sons in Africa.
(c) He will marry Frances.
(d) He will remain in England.

3. In Chapter 18, what does Sarah tell Frances about their financial situation?
(a) They are wealthy.
(b) They are losing the house.
(c) They are in debt.
(d) They have income from slave trading.

4. When Sir Charles visits, what does he tell Frances and Sarah he will purchase for the slaves?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Chains.
(c) Ships.
(d) Collars.

5. In Chapter 25, why won't Josiah listen to Sarah's warning in regard to money?
(a) Frances tells him not to.
(b) She reminds Josiah of his mother.
(c) He is afraid he might be wrong.
(d) He hates her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Hadley tell Mehuru?

2. What begins to consume Josiah's thoughts?

3. In Chapter 30, why is Josiah so irritated with Frances?

4. What does Josiah tell Sarah about The Rose?

5. What room in The Cole's house was considered neutral where everyone gathered?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Dr. Stuart Hadley.

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

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

5. Why does Dr. Hadley think Mehuru and Frances's relationship is dangerous ?

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

7. What does Sarah discover about the business in Chapter 29?

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

9. How does Frances begin to view the slaves?

10. Why is Frances upset at the sight of the slaves rejoicing on Easter?

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