"The Coffee Trader" Quiz
A 17th-century Jewish merchant in Amsterdam gets caught up in a risky scheme to corner the market on a new commodity—coffee.
historical fiction | 384 pages | Published in NaN
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Essay questions
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- How does Miguel Lienzo's background and past experiences influence his actions and decisions throughout the novel?
- Discuss the role of Amsterdam as a setting in the novel. How does the historical context of the city impact the events and characters?
- Compare and contrast the characters of Miguel and Daniel. How do their motivations and approaches to trading differ?
- Examine the theme of risk and uncertainty in 'The Coffee Trader.' How do the characters navigate the unpredictable nature of the coffee market?
- Analyze the significance of the character Geertruid Damhuis in the novel. How does she influence the plot and the other characters?
- Discuss the role of superstition and belief in shaping the characters' actions and decisions in the novel.
- How does the political and social climate of 17th-century Amsterdam impact the characters' lives and trading ventures?
