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1. What offenses does the novel note prompted the transportation of English criminals to Georgia?

The novel notes such offenses as petty theft prompted the transportation of English criminals to Georgia.

2. What is the origin of the name of Coromantee?

The origin of Coromantee’s name is in the name assigned to a region of Africa frequented by English traders, as well as to the people from that region pressed into servitude.

3. Throughout the book, a number of women use botanical contraceptives. What are those discussed earliest in the novel?

The botanical contraceptives discussed earliest in the novel are wild carrot seeds, as well as wild ginger and pokeweed berry.

4. Why does Root delay his arrival after Pearl dies?

Root delays his arrival after Pearl dies because he does not want to see his sister carried dead from her home.

5. What does the novel imply is the meaning of “siddity”?

The novel implies the meaning of “siddity” is stuck-up or arrogant.

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