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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. What does Mehuru do that surprised John Bates?

2. What do the slaves realize they will have to do at the end of Chapter 9?

3. In Chapter 12, Cook becomes upset because the slaves begin to do what?

4. What does Frances want to get from her old home in Whiteleaze?

5. Who does Sarah think can help them solve the problem with the slaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Frances think her parents would be unhappy with her?

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

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

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

5. Do you think Sarah respects Frances?

6. What happens to Mehuru and Siko at the beginning of the novel?

7. Describe Meuhuru.

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

9. Describe Bristol.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel Josiah and Frances desire status. Comparing their desire for status to today's society, identify examples of what people consider proof of status today.

Essay Topic 3

Greed is a prominent theme in the novel. Discuss what role greed plays in the novel and how it affects the characters.

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