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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 traded "good" does Sarah say will make the best profit?

2. What fruit does Frances give Mehuru?

3. What does Josiah ask of Frances in their first letter correspondence?

4. What does Mehru see when he looks into Died of Shame's eyes?

5. Why did Mehuru find it hard to stand up straight?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Josiah and Frances help one another?

2. What is Frances conflicted about when it comes to slavery?

3. Why doesn't Josiah listen to Sarah when it comes to finances?

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

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

6. Describe Josiah.

7. Describe Meuhuru.

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

9. After Siko and Mehuru are taken, what does Mehuru assume will happen once he can speak with someone of authority?

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

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

The media plays various roles in the novel. Analyze and discuss how the media helps and hinders characters in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Most societies have different levels of social class. Describe the social classes in the novel. Do you think we can live in a "classless" society?

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