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

2. In Chapter 16, how would Frances describe her first Christmas with The Cole's?

3. How does Josiah react when he finds out one of the slaves has died?

4. What is Mehru known as in his own country?

5. What is the relationship between Lord Scott and Frances?

Short Essay Questions

1. What dream does Mehuru have that comes true?

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

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

4. What causes Frances to feel tender towards Josiah?

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

6. What risk does Josiah take when he sends The Rose out to sea?

7. Describe Josiah.

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

9. What does Sir Charles believe about slaves?

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

"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 2

A Respectable Trade is the title of the novel and represents many "trades" that occur in the novel. Discuss trading that occurs in the novel and whether these examples can be deemed "respectable."

Essay Topic 3

Sarah and Frances share a lot throughout the novel. Although they have some similarities, they are extremely different. Discuss these similarities and differences.

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