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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Purvis say happened to all the men on the ship in his horror story?
2. What makes Jessie so agitated when he first plays for the slaves?
3. Where does Ned look when the slaves are on the deck?
4. What did the captain on the ship with 500 slaves become after that voyage?
5. How does Jessie describe Spark after his flogging?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Fear is a major motivating factor for a number of characters in this book. Which characters are most affected by this, and what are some of the different ways this fear is manifested?
Essay Topic 2
There are a number of different settings in this book. Describe some of these settings. Why might Fox have chosen these settings for this plot to take place?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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