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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 Josiah feel about Sir Charles's actions in Chapter 10?

2. How does Frances feel about the arrival of the slaves?

3. How does Frances feel about going to lunch at Sir Charles's?

4. Why is Sarah upset with the way Josiah purchased the home?

5. What was the name of the ship that Josiah's father used to start the business?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Do you think Sarah respects Frances?

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

6. How does Frances feel about Died of Shame's death?

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

8. Describe Sarah Cole.

9. What is the Quayside Coffee Shop?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Money can't buy happiness" is a saying that has been used for years. Discuss the ways in which this saying is true throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Sarah is a protective and resentful woman. Analyze the character of Sarah and cite examples in which she exemplifies both resentment and protectiveness.

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing is used throughout the novel. Cite three examples of foreshadowing.

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