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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 disease does Dr. Hadley think the little boy, John, might have?

2. How does Frances feel about owning slaves?

3. What is Frances surprised to learn when she and Mehuru talk about Africa?

4. What were many people in Bristol no longer trading?

5. When Mehuru and Frances argue, what does Mehuru ask Frances to call him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the slaves no longer want to escape?

2. What does Sarah discover about the business in Chapter 29?

3. What does Mehuru mean when he says, "Cicero was born here."

4. What is worrisome about the Hot Well?

5. What does Frances's last will and testament reveal?

6. Why does Dr. Hadley think Mehuru and Frances's relationship is dangerous ?

7. How does Lord Scott respond to Frances's letter about her relationship issues?

8. Why does Elizabeth call Mehuru a "poor, foolish man" when she realizes he loves Frances?

9. What is ironic about Frances's feelings for Mehuru?

10. Why does Josiah continue to make risky business decisions and borrow money against The Rose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Most societies have different levels of social class. Describe the social classes in the novel. Do you think we can live in a "classless" society?

Essay Topic 2

Sarah and Frances share a lot throughout the novel. Although they have some similarities, they are extremely different. Discuss these similarities and differences.

Essay Topic 3

"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.

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