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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's lawyer advise him to do when Josiah is summoned?
(a) Fight back.
(b) Turn the tap on at a set time daily.
(c) Sell the Hot Well.
(d) Counter sue.

2. Why is Frances so upset at the end of Chapter 19?
(a) She realizes she is in love with Mehuru.
(b) She feels sick.
(c) She wishes she could dance.
(d) She misses her Uncle Scott.

3. What does Josiah do that causes a law suit?
(a) Imports sugar.
(b) Turns the free water off at the Hot Well.
(c) Imports rum.
(d) Owns slaves.

4. What room in The Cole's house was considered neutral where everyone gathered?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) Frances' room.
(c) The library.
(d) The parlor.

5. What does Sarah discover when she sees the ships' books?
(a) How much debt has been accumulated.
(b) Josiah stopped tracking money.
(c) Extra money.
(d) Fracnes' bills for gowns.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who summoned Josiah for failing to comply with his lease?

3. In Mehuru's homeland, what is the king called?

4. At the end of Chapter 18, why does Josiah come home drunk and happy?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Josiah able to get some of the merchants to order slaves of their own?

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

4. Describe Dr. Stuart Hadley.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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