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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first character introduced in Chapter 1?

2. How is Josiah able to pay for their home in Queens Square?

3. What happens to Frances's skin that surprises Mehuru?

4. Why does Mehru doubt Frances's sincerity?

5. What group is Mr. Waring a part of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Frances learn about the business through Sarah?

2. What does Frances learn about the slaves when they arrive at her home?

3. What concerns the slaves about the way in which Died of Shame was buried?

4. Why do the slaves say their names are "Despair," "Homeless," "Grief," and "Died of Shame?"

5. Describe Josiah's first interaction with Stephen Waring.

6. Describe the letter correspondence that occurs between Josiah Cole and Frances Scott.

7. How does Frances feel about Died of Shame's death?

8. Describe Meuhuru.

9. Why is Sarah pleased with Frances after their lunch with Sir Charles?

10. Is Mehuru respected by the other slaves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Josiah Cole was both good and bad. Discuss what you thought of Josiah Cole and why.

Essay Topic 2

Forbidden love is a theme that occurs in the novel. Discuss how forbidden love occurs in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the role of men and women in the novel. Examine how Frances and Sarah were powerless.

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