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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 Frances want to get from her old home in Whiteleaze?

2. What risk does Josiah take with his ship, The Rose?

3. What do the slave women think the white men will want to do to them?

4. Why is Sir Charles important to Josiah?

5. What does Frances order for the salves that irritates Sarah?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Sarah suggests they call Sir Charles for advice on the slaves?

2. Describe Meuhuru.

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

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

5. Why does Mehuru doubt Frances's sincerity and emotion?

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

7. Why do the slaves moan with "Died of Shame?"

8. Do you think Sarah respects Frances?

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

10. What is the Quayside Coffee Shop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the different social classes. For major characters identify which social class they are a part of.

Essay Topic 2

"Money can't buy happiness" is a saying that has been used for years. Discuss the ways in which this saying is true throughout 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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