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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 do the slave women think the white men will want to do to them?

2. What does "Died of Shame" eat?

3. In Chapter 16, how would Frances describe her first Christmas with The Cole's?

4. How does Mehuru's God appear to him in his mind?

5. How does Mehuru help Died of Shame?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Frances learn about the slaves when they arrive at her home?

2. Why is Sarah pleased with Frances after their lunch with Sir Charles?

3. What happens to Mehuru and Siko at the beginning of the novel?

4. What does Sir Charles believe about slaves?

5. Describe Josiah's first interaction with Stephen Waring.

6. What concerns the slaves about the way in which Died of Shame was buried?

7. How does Sarah feel about moving into a new home and away from their Quayside apartment?

8. After Siko and Mehuru are taken, what does Mehuru assume will happen once he can speak with someone of authority?

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

10. What is Frances conflicted about when it comes to slavery?

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

Greed is a prominent theme in the novel. Discuss what role greed plays in the novel and how it affects the characters.

Essay Topic 3

Forbidden love is a theme that occurs in the novel. Discuss how forbidden love occurs in the novel.

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