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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 Dies of Shame ask Mehuru?

2. What is the primary decor of The Cole's new house in Queens Square?

3. How does Mehuru's God appear to him in his mind?

4. What are mulatto slaves?

5. How did the locals react to Josiah and Frances as they rode through town?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Is Mehuru respected by the other slaves?

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

4. Do you think Sarah respects Frances?

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

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

7. What causes Frances to feel tender towards Josiah?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Stephen Waring takes advantage of Josiah Cole in order to move up financially. Analyze Stephen Waring's character. Do you think he is truly mean or a shrewd businessman?

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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