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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 owns the home in Queens Square that Josiah wants to buy?

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

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

4. How does Josiah feel about Sir Charles's actions in Chapter 10?

5. How can Josiah and Sarah Cole's apartment be described?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What dream does Mehuru have that comes true?

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

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

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

6. What is the Quayside Coffee Shop?

7. What causes Frances to feel tender towards Josiah?

8. Describe Josiah.

9. Describe Bristol.

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

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

Greed is a prominent theme in the novel. Discuss what role greed plays in the novel and how it affects the characters.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel Josiah and Frances desire status. Comparing their desire for status to today's society, identify examples of what people consider proof of status today.

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