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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. How many times does Captain Jaggery order Zachariah to be whipped?

2. Why is Charlotte unable to do what she wants to do when she wakes up after her first night on the ship?

3. What does Charlotte consider doing with the knife after her experience in the cargo hold?

4. Who does Charlotte decide to stay close to when thinking about who wants her friendship?

5. What is located directly below where Charlotte's chest is being stored?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Charlotte goes to tell Captain Jaggery what she found in the forecastle?

2. Who does Charlotte consider telling about her experience in the cargo hold, and why doesn't she?

3. What does Mr. Barlow say to Charlotte as he takes her to look through her chest?

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

5. What does Charlotte refuse to do for Captain Jaggery?

6. What is Charlotte impressed about when she first enters the captain's cabin?

7. How does Charlotte feel when she walks with Captain Jaggery?

8. How does Charlotte feel about her room on board the ship?

9. Who greets Charlotte on the ship and what does he say to her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Choosing sides was a theme that was presented in this book. What are some of the examples of this theme appearing, and how did it affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

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