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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which example is NOT a concern for an uninsured slave trader?
(a) Slaves will revolt on ships.
(b) Ships will sink.
(c) Slaves will kill themselves.
(d) Slaves will love their masters.

2. How does Frances feel about going to lunch at Sir Charles's?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Upset.
(c) Grateful.
(d) Complimented.

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

4. What does Josiah tell Frances about the house in Queens Square?
(a) They have bought it.
(b) They cannot afford it.
(c) They cannot bring the slaves.
(d) Sarah will be living with them.

5. Why is Sarah upset after the neighbors come by?
(a) She did not get a date.
(b) The slaves did not act right.
(c) Her necklace was stolen.
(d) She thinks they are trying to be something they are not.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Frances asks the slaves' names, which name is not given?

2. What does Frances change Mehuru's name to?

3. How does Mehuru feel about his new name?

4. How did the locals react to Josiah and Frances as they rode through town?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bristol.

2. Do you think Sarah respects Frances?

3. Why do the slaves say their names are "Despair," "Homeless," "Grief," and "Died of Shame?"

4. What causes Frances to feel tender towards Josiah?

5. What is the Quayside Coffee Shop?

6. Describe the letter correspondence that occurs between Josiah Cole and Frances Scott.

7. What does Frances learn about the business through Sarah?

8. How do you think Josiah Cole feels towards Sir Charles?

9. When Josiah refers to Frances's furniture as "old stuff," what does this reveal about him?

10. Is Mehuru respected by the other slaves?

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