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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 does Jessie call his aunt behind her back?

2. What does Spark touch for good luck?

3. What does Sharkey teach Jessie?

4. Why does Jessie decide to take the longest way home?

5. After the fire in New Orleans, what did Jessie stare at while thinking about the power of fire?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Purvis punished for, and how harsh is his punishment?

2. What does Jessie do after the Civil War?

3. What personal question does Jessie ask Purvis when the Spaniard comes aboard, and what is the answer?

4. What causes the awful smell on the ship?

5. How does Jessie describe his swim to shore?

6. How does Jessie feel when he leaves Daniel to start his journey home?

7. What happens when Jessie meets the Captain?

8. Who is the Spaniard?

9. What does Jessie notice about the young boy slave during a dancing session one day?

10. What do Jessie and Ras do during the day while they are with Daniel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Human nature is a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where does this symbol appear, and what role does it play in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Training and education are topics of discussion in this book. Where do these topics appear in this book, and what affect do they have on the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Many characters in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters, and how did their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Were these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

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