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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 Sir Charles suggest be done to the slave woman?

2. What does Mehuru dream that comes true?

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

4. Which ship does Mehuru arrive on?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Sir Charles believe about slaves?

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

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

5. Describe Bristol.

6. Is Mehuru respected by the other slaves?

7. Describe Josiah.

8. Describe the letter correspondence that occurs between Josiah Cole and Frances Scott.

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

10. Do you think Sarah respects Frances?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Irony occurs throughout the novel. Cite three examples of irony.

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