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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Zachariah think Captain Jaggery is rushing Charlotte's execution?
(a) They are nearing America.
(b) He wants her out of his sight.
(c) He knows Zachariah is helping her.
(d) He has to show his power.

2. Who does Zachariah bring back to the brig with him?
(a) Morgan.
(b) Cranick.
(c) Barlow.
(d) Keetch.

3. Why does Captain Jaggery stay in his cabin when Charlotte joins the crew?
(a) He is embarrassed by the welt on his face.
(b) He is ailing from some kind of sickness.
(c) He is afraid of another mutiny.
(d) He can't stand to see a fine lady working.

4. How long does Charlotte sleep after the storm?
(a) 10 hours.
(b) 12 hours.
(c) 16 hours.
(d) 14 hours.

5. What are the ladder ropes on the ship called?
(a) Wind catchers.
(b) Spider's webs.
(c) Sailor's nooses.
(d) Ratlines.

6. Who saves Charlotte during the storm?
(a) Barlow.
(b) Zachariah.
(c) Fisk.
(d) Captain Jaggery.

7. Who is made captain of the Seahawk after Captain Jaggery dies?
(a) Fisk.
(b) Keetch.
(c) Zachariah.
(d) Charlotte.

8. What does Charlotte do to improve her vision as she climbs the mainmast in the storm?
(a) Cuts her hair.
(b) Tucks in her blouse.
(c) Throws the sail into the sea.
(d) Turns her body away from the wind.

9. What does the crew do to give Charlotte privacy in the sleeping quarters?
(a) Builds a wall of chests.
(b) Switches shifts to allow her to sleep alone.
(c) Hangs a piece of canvas.
(d) Gives her a private room.

10. What does Captain Jaggery say when Charlotte speaks to him after the whipping?
(a) He is sorry for what happened.
(b) He understands and forgives her.
(c) He wants nothing to do with her.
(d) He admires her spirit and passion.

11. What excuse will Captain Jaggery allow Charlotte to avoid the trial on?
(a) Her wealth.
(b) Her age.
(c) Her gender.
(d) Her father.

12. Who sees Charlotte's knife when she takes it back to her room?
(a) Dillon.
(b) Darworth.
(c) Dillingham.
(d) Darbyshire.

13. Where does Charlotte go after cleaning herself up after Zachariah's whipping?
(a) The galley.
(b) The captain's cabin.
(c) Her room.
(d) The upper deck.

14. What will Zachariah do while Charlotte gets the key to the safe?
(a) Get Captain Jaggery out of his cabin.
(b) Inform the crew of the plan.
(c) Keep watch.
(d) Write messages to the crew.

15. Who dies during the storm?
(a) Hollybrass.
(b) Monroe.
(c) Barlow.
(d) Ewing.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the trial is over, how long is left until the execution?

2. Why is Charlotte framed?

3. What does Charlotte convince the maid to bring her every day?

4. How is Captain Jaggery killed?

5. What does Charlotte see that makes her think they are nearing land?

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