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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 was Mehuru astounded to learn?

2. In Chapter 25, why won't Josiah listen to Sarah's warning in regard to money?

3. What does Sarah say about Frances's dowry?

4. Where does Josiah decide to sleep at night?

5. When Mehuru and Frances argue, what does Mehuru ask Frances to call him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dr. Hadley think Mehuru and Frances's relationship is dangerous ?

2. Why does Josiah continue to make risky business decisions and borrow money against The Rose?

3. Why does Frances write to her uncle about her love problems even though she disguises herself as an acquaintance?

4. How does Frances stall when it comes to selling the slaves?

5. What does Frances's last will and testament reveal?

6. How does Lord Scott respond to Frances's letter about her relationship issues?

7. Why is Frances upset at the sight of the slaves rejoicing on Easter?

8. How will Sarah react now that she is no longer allowed to do the bookkeeping?

9. Why does Mehuru want to be paid a wage?

10. What does Sarah discover about the business in Chapter 29?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Most societies have different levels of social class. Describe the social classes in the novel. Do you think we can live in a "classless" society?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel Josiah and Frances desire status. Comparing their desire for status to today's society, identify examples of what people consider proof of status today.

Essay Topic 3

The media plays various roles in the novel. Analyze and discuss how the media helps and hinders characters in the novel.

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