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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. Who does Mehuru tell Frances Cicero is?
(a) A pagan.
(b) Sarah's ex husband.
(c) The slave Frances created.
(d) Her brother.

2. What does Mehuru envision when Elizabeth asks what is wrong with Frances?
(a) Small pox.
(b) Typhoid.
(c) A murmur in her heart.
(d) Cancer.

3. What does Josiah say would happen to their income if slavery was banned?
(a) They would break even.
(b) They would be set for life.
(c) They would lose everything.
(d) They would profit since slaves would be at a premium.

4. How much is Frances willing to pay towards James's funeral?
(a) She will pay for only a pauper funeral.
(b) She will pay half the expense.
(c) She will pay all expenses.
(d) She decides against paying anything.

5. What does Frances want to do for James?
(a) Take him to the Hot Well.
(b) Throw him a birthday party.
(c) Take him to London.
(d) Give him a proper burial.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sarah convince Josiah to do?

2. Why doesn't Lady Scott come to the Hot Well?

3. What is Frances surprised to learn when she and Mehuru talk about Africa?

4. What does Frances reveal to Mehuru when they converse in her bedroom?

5. When Frances and Mehuru are talking in her room, what does Mehuru ask for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe Dr. Stuart Hadley.

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

9. Why does Elizabeth call Mehuru a "poor, foolish man" when she realizes he loves Frances?

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

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