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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 Mehru see when he looks into Died of Shame's eyes?

2. What are Frances and Josiah hoping will happen after their move to Queens Square?

3. What message is Mehuru delivering to villages in Chapter 2?

4. What does Sarah Cole worry about the most?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Sarah feel about moving into a new home and away from their Quayside apartment?

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

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

5. How do you think Josiah Cole feels towards Sir Charles?

6. What causes Frances to feel tender towards Josiah?

7. Describe Bristol.

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

9. What dream does Mehuru have that comes true?

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

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

Letters are used as a form of correspondence in the novel. Explain the role of letters in the novel and what kind of effect this style of writing has on the reader.

Essay Topic 3

Mehuru has a repetitive dream about being on a ship where only bad things happen. Explain how this premonition comes true and compare his dreams to what really happens.

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