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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. In Chapter 18, what does Josiah tell Frances that worries her?

2. What does Elizabeth say to Mehuru when she finds out about his love for Frances?

3. Why doesn't Lady Scott come to the Hot Well?

4. When Frances writes Lord Scott in Chapter 24, what does Frances ask in regard to her marriage?

5. How much is Frances willing to pay towards James's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Frances convince Josiah that the child needs to see a doctor?

2. How does Josiah feel about the Merchant Venturers once they drop the charges?

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

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

5. Why does Josiah take the bookkeeping away from Sarah?

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

7. How does Frances begin to view the slaves?

8. How does Mehuru and Frances's intimacy change their relationship?

9. What is ironic about Frances's feelings for Mehuru?

10. Why does Elizabeth call Mehuru a "poor, foolish man" when she realizes he loves Frances?

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

"Money can't buy happiness" is a saying that has been used for years. Discuss the ways in which this saying is true throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Irony occurs throughout the novel. Cite three examples of irony.

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