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

2. What does John think is unusual about Dr. Hadley?
(a) He has red hair.
(b) He is a black doctor.
(c) He is a kind white man.
(d) He speaks with an accent.

3. What does Sarah say about Frances's dowry?
(a) It was used for Sarh's dresses.
(b) It was used to buy slaves.
(c) It was used to clena the ship.
(d) It was used to buy the house.

4. In Chapter 30, why is Josiah so irritated with Frances?
(a) He finds her advice useless.
(b) He finds out about Mehuru.
(c) Frances has been mean to Sarah.
(d) He realizes he is in over his head financially.

5. Why wasn't John Bates still watching the slaves?
(a) Josiah found out about the rape.
(b) he was killed.
(c) The slaves no longer tried to escape.
(d) Frances fired him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 25, who does Sarah warn Josiah about?

2. What does Josiah tell Mr. Waring he would be interested in leasing?

3. What kind of decor does Frances think the Hot Well needs?

4. In Chapter 18, what does Sarah tell Frances about their financial situation?

5. What has happened to Frances at the end of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Frances's last will and testament reveal?

3. Why is Frances afraid to allow herself to love Mehuru?

4. Describe Dr. Stuart Hadley.

5. Why do the slaves no longer want to escape?

6. Why is Frances upset with her deceased parents?

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

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

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

10. How does Frances convince Josiah that the child needs to see a doctor?

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