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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 Josiah say would happen to their income if slavery was banned?

2. In Chapter 28, what does Mehuru find out after reading Lord Scott's letter?

3. Where does Mehuru go to talk about Abolition?

4. When Sir Charles visits, what does he tell Frances and Sarah he will purchase for the slaves?

5. What does Josiah realize when he visits the Hot Well?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is worrisome about the Hot Well?

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

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

4. Why is Frances upset with her deceased parents?

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

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

7. Why is Frances upset at the sight of the slaves rejoicing on Easter?

8. Describe Dr. Stuart Hadley.

9. How is Josiah able to get some of the merchants to order slaves of their own?

10. Why does Mehuru want to be paid a wage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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