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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. As the novel concludes, what has happened to the Cole's finances?

2. In Mehuru's homeland, what is the king called?

3. What does Josiah say would happen to their income if slavery was banned?

4. At the end of Chpater 23, what happens when Mehuru returns to Frances's room?

5. How can Dr. Hadley be described?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Stephen Waring.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Sarah is a protective and resentful woman. Analyze the character of Sarah and cite examples in which she exemplifies both resentment and protectiveness.

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