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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. Where does Stephen Waring say is the fashionable place to be?

2. With what money were the Cole's slaves purchased?

3. In Chapter 21, what does Mehuru tell Frances about friendship?

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

5. What does Josiah's lawyer advise him to do when Josiah is summoned?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Josiah feel about the Merchant Venturers once they drop the charges?

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

3. Why does Mehuru tell Frances the only way he can be her friend is if he is free?

4. How will Sarah react now that she is no longer allowed to do the bookkeeping?

5. How does Frances stall when it comes to selling the slaves?

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

7. How does Frances begin to view the slaves?

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

9. How does Frances convince Josiah that the child needs to see a doctor?

10. Describe Stephen Waring.

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

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

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

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