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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Hadley tell Mehuru?
(a) That he would like to buy Mehuru.
(b) That Mehuru should feel lucky to be owned by The Cole's.
(c) That slaves have rights.
(d) That he is strong.

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

3. Where does Stephen Waring say is the fashionable place to be?
(a) Hot Well.
(b) Clifton.
(c) London.
(d) Quayside.

4. What has happened to the ship, The Rose, at the end of the novel?
(a) It was hijacked.
(b) No one knows and it never returns to port.
(c) It docks with only 50 slaves.
(d) The boat sunk.

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

6. What does Dr. Hadley say will happen to James?
(a) He will die.
(b) He has typhoid.
(c) He has the flu.
(d) He will live.

7. How much is Frances willing to pay towards James's funeral?
(a) She will pay for only a pauper funeral.
(b) She will pay all expenses.
(c) She decides against paying anything.
(d) She will pay half the expense.

8. How does Frances feel about owning slaves?
(a) Vengeful.
(b) Furious.
(c) Grateful.
(d) Ashamed.

9. What does Mehuru envision when Elizabeth asks what is wrong with Frances?
(a) Small pox.
(b) Cancer.
(c) A murmur in her heart.
(d) Typhoid.

10. What does Josiah say would happen to their income if slavery was banned?
(a) They would lose everything.
(b) They would profit since slaves would be at a premium.
(c) They would be set for life.
(d) They would break even.

11. What room in The Cole's house was considered neutral where everyone gathered?
(a) The library.
(b) The parlor.
(c) Frances' room.
(d) The kitchen.

12. What begins to consume Josiah's thoughts?
(a) Mr Warings' buiness dealings.
(b) Sarah's financial issues.
(c) Frances' affair.
(d) When The Rose will return.

13. What does Elizabeth say to Mehuru when she finds out about his love for Frances?
(a) "You will have a long fight ahead of you."
(b) "Congratulations!"
(c) "You poor foolish man."
(d) "Does Josiah know?"

14. In Chapter 23, what does Caesar tell Mehuru that causes Mehuru to become emotional?
(a) He will remain enslaved.
(b) He will marry Frances.
(c) He will have sons in Africa.
(d) He will remain in England.

15. What do Mehuru and Frances do together in Chapter 20?
(a) Stroll around town.
(b) Swim.
(c) Take the ferry.
(d) Go horseback riding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has been caring for James?

2. What does Josiah's lawyer advise him to do when Josiah is summoned?

3. What happens when Lord Scott tells Mehuru to put on his collar?

4. In Chapter 19, what are the slaves doing in kitchen that surprises Frances?

5. What does Frances want to do for James?

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