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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. What does Josiah do that causes a law suit?

2. What is Frances surprised to learn when she and Mehuru talk about Africa?

3. What were many people in Bristol no longer trading?

4. At the beginning of chapter 22, what does Frances ask Josiah for?

5. In Chapter 23, what does Caesar tell Mehuru that causes Mehuru to become emotional?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Dr. Stuart Hadley.

3. Describe Stephen Waring.

4. Why is Frances upset with her deceased parents?

5. Why does Frances write to her uncle about her love problems even though she disguises herself as an acquaintance?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Stephen Waring takes advantage of Josiah Cole in order to move up financially. Analyze Stephen Waring's character. Do you think he is truly mean or a shrewd businessman?

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing is used throughout the novel. Cite three examples of foreshadowing.

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