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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Charlotte unable to do what she wants to do when she wakes up after her first night on the ship?
(a) There is no post on the ocean.
(b) The next port of call is two weeks out.
(c) The captain is busy.
(d) They have already set sail.

2. What is the name of the man taking Charlotte to her ship at the beginning of the book?
(a) Mr. Grummage.
(b) Mr. Farland.
(c) Mr. Brimhall.
(d) Mr. Harbridge.

3. What is the name of the second mate on the ship?
(a) Mr. Kratch.
(b) Mr. Kreeb.
(c) Mr. Krabb.
(d) Mr. Keetch.

4. What word does Charlotte use to describe the captain when she has tea after being sick?
(a) Gentleman.
(b) Brute.
(c) Leader.
(d) Honest.

5. What time does Charlotte wake up when she becomes more comfortable on the ship?
(a) Noon.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Many times during the night.
(d) Mid-morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing that Charlotte sees when opening Ewing's trunk?

2. What does Charlotte do to protect Zachariah after her illness?

3. How does Charlotte feel when she wakes up after her first night on the ship?

4. Who does the captain notice is not aboard the ship as he takes roll?

5. How long does it take for Charlotte to become more comfortable on the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens while Charlotte is left alone to look through her chest?

2. What happens after Charlotte's candle goes out in the cargo hold?

3. What does Charlotte learn about Mr. Cranick after her illness?

4. What does Mr. Cranick want from Captain Jaggery, and what happens when this is conveyed?

5. What does Charlotte learn about the crew after her illness?

6. How does Charlotte feel about what Zachariah tells her as she is led to the captain's cabin?

7. What is the highlight of every day on the ship for Charlotte?

8. What happens when Charlotte returns to her room after speaking with the captain?

9. What does Charlotte do with the gift Zachariah gives her?

10. What happens while Zachariah is being whipped?

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