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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 happens when Mehuru wakes Frances to tell her about John?
2. When Sir Charles visits, what does he tell Frances and Sarah he will purchase for the slaves?
3. With what money were the Cole's slaves purchased?
4. Who has been caring for James?
5. What does Sarah say about Frances's dowry?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is ironic about Frances's feelings for Mehuru?
2. Why does Josiah take the bookkeeping away from Sarah?
3. Why is Frances upset at the sight of the slaves rejoicing on Easter?
4. How is Josiah able to get some of the merchants to order slaves of their own?
5. How does Frances convince Josiah that the child needs to see a doctor?
6. What does Sarah discover about the business in Chapter 29?
7. Why does Mehuru want to be paid a wage?
8. Why is Sarah against giving the dead slave a proper burial?
9. How does Lord Scott respond to Frances's letter about her relationship issues?
10. Why is Frances upset with her deceased parents?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A Respectable Trade is the title of the novel and represents many "trades" that occur in the novel. Discuss trading that occurs in the novel and whether these examples can be deemed "respectable."
Essay Topic 2
Foreshadowing is used throughout the novel. Cite three examples of foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 3
Sarah and Frances share a lot throughout the novel. Although they have some similarities, they are extremely different. Discuss these similarities and differences.
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