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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 is Sir Charles's daughter?

2. When Frances asks the slaves' names, which name is not given?

3. What does Frances change Mehuru's name to?

4. What does Josiah tell Frances about the house in Queens Square?

5. What does Josiah promise Frances he will buy before she arrives in Bristol?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How do Josiah and Frances help one another?

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

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

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

8. What does it mean when Mehuru taps on the table in order to communicate to the others?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the role of men and women in the novel. Examine how Frances and Sarah were powerless.

Essay Topic 2

One of the themes in A Respectable Trade is that of social status. Explain the role of social status in the lives of Frances and Josiah.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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