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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frances want to do for James?
(a) Take him to the Hot Well.
(b) Give him a proper burial.
(c) Take him to London.
(d) Throw him a birthday party.

2. What happens when Mehuru wakes Frances to tell her about John?
(a) Frances does not care.
(b) Mehuru becomes frightened.
(c) He kisses Frances.
(d) Frances slaps Mehuru.

3. When Sir Charles visits, what does he tell Frances and Sarah he will purchase for the slaves?
(a) Ships.
(b) Collars.
(c) Chains.
(d) Shoes.

4. Why doesn't Lady Scott come to the Hot Well?
(a) She does not enjoy spas.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) Lord Scott would not allow it.
(d) She wants The Cole's to fail.

5. Where does Dr. Hadley suggest Frances should live for health reasons?
(a) Africa.
(b) Clifton.
(c) The country.
(d) London.

6. In Lord Scott's letter to Frances, who does he say is a good acquaintance to have?
(a) Mr. Shores.
(b) Mr. Waring.
(c) Josiah.
(d) Sir Charles.

7. Why wasn't John Bates still watching the slaves?
(a) he was killed.
(b) Josiah found out about the rape.
(c) The slaves no longer tried to escape.
(d) Frances fired him.

8. Who knows Mehuru is sneaking out at night?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Frances.
(c) Cook.
(d) Josiah.

9. What advice does Lord Scott give Frances in his letter?
(a) Follow her heart.
(b) Stay married and do not mix ranks in society.
(c) Divorce and be single.
(d) Talk to Josiah about it.

10. At the beginning of chapter 22, what does Frances ask Josiah for?
(a) Flowers.
(b) A doctor for the children.
(c) Furniture.
(d) Her own horse.

11. How does Dr. Hadley feel about Mehuru and Frances's relationship?
(a) Disgusted.
(b) He is worried for them both.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Excited for them.

12. With what money were the Cole's slaves purchased?
(a) With a loan from Mr. Waring.
(b) With Josiah's inheritance.
(c) With the profits from The Rose.
(d) With Frances's dowry.

13. In Chapter 18, what does Josiah tell Frances that worries her?
(a) The slaves are being sold.
(b) Sarah is angry.
(c) Two more houses came up for sale in Queens Square.
(d) Mr. Waring aks him to look at a mine.

14. When Josiah argues with Sarah, what does he tell her about their possessions and land?
(a) None of it belongs to them.
(b) It's all losing value.
(c) It's all gaining value.
(d) It is irreplacable.

15. What does Josiah tell Mr. Waring he would be interested in leasing?
(a) His horse.
(b) His coal mine.
(c) The Hot Well.
(d) A ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease does Dr. Hadley think the little boy, John, might have?

2. What was Mehuru astounded to learn?

3. Who summoned Josiah for failing to comply with his lease?

4. What does Josiah discover when he counts the gold from The Lily?

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

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