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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. What is the name of the ship Charlotte will be taking?

2. What does Charlotte use to try and defend herself in the dark cargo hold?

3. Who opens the door when Charlotte goes to find a needle for Ewing?

4. How does Captain Jaggery call all the men to the deck?

5. Who takes Charlotte to get things out of her trunk?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Zachariah say when Charlotte first speaks to him after her illness?

3. What does Charlotte see when she goes to the forecastle for the first time?

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

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

6. How does Charlotte feel when she wakes up on the ship for the first time, and what does she hope to do?

7. What is the most unique part of the ship to Charlotte as she looks at it while waiting for Mr. Grummage?

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

9. What does Captain Jaggery tell the crew just after he inspects them for the first time?

10. What does Charlotte think when she first sees Captain Jaggery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Betrayal was a theme introduced at the very beginning of this book. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters were most affected by it?

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