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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. Which holiday is disappointing for Frances in Chapter 19?

2. When Frances and Mehuru are talking in her room, what does Mehuru ask for?

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

4. What advice does Lord Scott give Frances in his letter?

5. In Chapter 18, what does Sarah tell Frances about their financial situation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Frances begin to view the slaves?

4. Describe Stephen Waring.

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

6. Why is Frances upset with her deceased parents?

7. Why is Sarah against giving the dead slave a proper burial?

8. Describe Dr. Stuart Hadley.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

One of the themes in A Respectable Trade is that of social status. Explain the role of social status in the lives of Frances and Josiah.

Essay Topic 3

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

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