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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Josiah react when he finds out one of the slaves has died?
(a) He is angry with Mehuru.
(b) He yells at Frances.
(c) He is grateful to Sarah.
(d) He reassure Frances.

2. Sir Charles believes what about the slaves?
(a) They are intelligent and emotional.
(b) They are ignorant but easily taught.
(c) They are Christians
(d) They are savage pagans who need the white man.

3. How does Lord Scott react to Josiah's proposal to Frances?
(a) He tells her traders are bad people.
(b) He tells her to wait, true love will come in time.
(c) He tells her that her father would be embarassed.
(d) He tells her he cannot provide her with a better offer.

4. Who is the first character introduced in Chapter 1?
(a) Frances.
(b) Mehuru.
(c) Josiah.
(d) Sarah.

5. Sarah and Josiah Cole are proud to come from a family of_________.
(a) Slaves.
(b) Siblings.
(c) Maids.
(d) Traders.

6. How would Frances describe Sir Charles?
(a) A savvy, kind business man.
(b) An intelligent teacher.
(c) A teddy bear.
(d) An obnoxious, cruel slave owner.

7. Where does Sir Charles live?
(a) Jamaica.
(b) The Virgin Islands.
(c) Costa Rica.
(d) Africa.

8. What group is Mr. Waring a part of?
(a) The Elks Club.
(b) The Merchant Venturers.
(c) The Slave Owners.
(d) The Rum Runners.

9. What day does Frances tell the new neighbors they receive guests?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Wednesday.

10. Which ship does Mehuru arrive on?
(a) The Titanic.
(b) The Rose.
(c) The Daisy.
(d) The Lily.

11. How is Josiah able to pay for their home in Queens Square?
(a) He borrows money against The Daisy.
(b) He receives a looan from Lord Scott.
(c) He uses Frances' dowry money.
(d) He takes it out of savings.

12. How old is Frances?
(a) 25.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 35.

13. How are the other slaves treating Mehuru?
(a) As an enemy.
(b) As a leader.
(c) As a son.
(d) As a father.

14. What does Dies of Shame ask Mehuru?
(a) If he will feed her.
(b) If he loves her.
(c) If he will set her free.
(d) If she can die.

15. How does the death of Died of Shame affect The Cole's daily work?
(a) Frances hosts an elaborate funeral.
(b) Josiah stops slave trading.
(c) Sarah won't leave her room.
(d) It doesn't.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Josiah feel about Sir Charles's actions in Chapter 10?

2. What does Mehuru think of Frances when he firsts sees her?

3. How does Sarah feel Frances is acting when Frances says she does not want to each the slaves?

4. What does Sarah want to teach Frances?

5. What was the name of the ship that Josiah's father used to start the business?

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