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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. When Frances writes Lord Scott in Chapter 24, what does Frances ask in regard to her marriage?

2. Why is Frances so upset at the end of Chapter 19?

3. How does Dr. Hadley feel about Mehuru and Frances's relationship?

4. What does Dr. Hadley tell Mehuru?

5. What does Josiah insist he will invest in?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Frances afraid to allow herself to love Mehuru?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Josiah take the bookkeeping away from Sarah?

9. What effect does the bad publicity have on Josiah's Hot Well?

10. Describe Stephen Waring.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the different social classes. For major characters identify which social class they are a part of.

Essay Topic 2

The media plays various roles in the novel. Analyze and discuss how the media helps and hinders characters in the novel.

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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