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

2. What does Josiah realize when he visits the Hot Well?
(a) His buusiness is thriving.
(b) The manager chases away customers.
(c) It's under construction.
(d) Business is down.

3. What does Josiah tell Mr. Waring he would be interested in leasing?
(a) His coal mine.
(b) His horse.
(c) The Hot Well.
(d) A ship.

4. Where does Stephen Waring say is the fashionable place to be?
(a) Hot Well.
(b) Quayside.
(c) Clifton.
(d) London.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what money were the Cole's slaves purchased?

2. Why wasn't John Bates still watching the slaves?

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

4. What was Mehuru astounded to learn?

5. What is the weather like at the beginning of chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why is Frances upset with her deceased parents?

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

10. How does Mehuru and Frances's intimacy change their relationship?

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