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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Purvis say when Jessie says he wishes Stout were dead?

2. How many times is Jessie flogged when he runs away from his duty?

3. What helped Jessie swim to shore?

4. What does Cooley want to own one day?

5. What do the slaves fight over in the hold?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Friendship is a central theme of this book. What are the main friendships, and how did their inclusion in this book affect the outcome of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

There were many characters in this book who were manipulated and persuaded to do things they did not want to do. What were some of these instances, and how were those characters affected by the manipulation?

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