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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 much money does Paiyoon give Sai when they go to Pitaya Island?

2. In Chapter 15, how long has the Prosperity been at sea when they come to Pitaya Island?

3. How long has Master Paiyoon been the Master Mapmaker of the Mangkon Royal Navy?

4. What food does Paiyoon tell Sai to try on Pitaya Island?

5. How many cannons did the Prosperity carry during the War?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Paiyoon need Sai to go along with him on the Expedition's southbound ship?

2. What is the story of Mangkon?

3. What plan do Mud and Catfish have, and how do they want Sai to help them?

4. What excuse does Sai give when Master Paiyoon catches her copying a letter?

5. Where does Sai live, and what is that area like?

6. What is Captain Anchalee Sangra known for?

7. Who is Grandmother Noom and what is she like?

8. Where does Sai live?

9. Why does Sai cut her hair?

10. How does Sai nearly miss getting on the ship with Paiyoon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The motto of Mangkon is "The Tail Is the Teeth" (22). What does that motto mean? Why do various characters disagree with the motto, and how do they disregard the?

Essay Topic 2

In The Last Mapmaker, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Sai tries to disguise herself on board the Prosperity. How and why does Sai disguise herself?

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