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

2. At the beginning of Chapter 11, what does Josiah think he owes Frances?

3. What day does Frances tell the new neighbors they receive guests?

4. Complete this sentence: "Bristol is a city of _______, my dear, not leisure."

5. Sarah and Josiah Cole are proud to come from a family of_________.

Short Essay Questions

1. When Josiah refers to Frances's furniture as "old stuff," what does this reveal about him?

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

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

4. Why does Frances think her parents would be unhappy with her?

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

6. Do you think Sarah respects Frances?

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

8. Why is Sarah pleased with Frances after their lunch with Sir Charles?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Forbidden love is a theme that occurs in the novel. Discuss how forbidden love occurs in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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

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