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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. How does Dr. Hadley feel about Mehuru and Frances's relationship?
(a) Excited for them.
(b) He is worried for them both.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Disgusted.

2. What were many people in Bristol no longer trading?
(a) Rum.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Sugar.

3. In Chapter 21, what does Mehuru tell Frances about friendship?
(a) "Black and whites cannot be friends."
(b) "I have never had a friend."
(c) "Only a free man can give friendship."
(d) "Only lonely people need friends."

4. Who does Josiah say will be purchasing slaves?
(a) Dr. Hadley.
(b) Mrs. Waring.
(c) Frances.
(d) Lady Scott.

5. Where does Mehuru go to talk about Abolition?
(a) A home in London.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A coffeehouse.
(d) The docks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 27, what news does Mehuru and Dr. Hadley receive about the abolition movement?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is worrisome about the Hot Well?

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

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

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. How does Josiah feel about the Merchant Venturers once they drop the charges?

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

9. Describe Stephen Waring.

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

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