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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. Why wasn't John Bates still watching the slaves?

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

3. In Chapter 27, what news does Mehuru and Dr. Hadley receive about the abolition movement?

4. What does Josiah insist he will invest in?

5. What does Mehuru admit to Frances?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Mehuru and Frances's intimacy change their relationship?

10. Describe Dr. Stuart Hadley.

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

Forbidden love is a theme that occurs in the novel. Discuss how forbidden love occurs in the novel.

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