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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. Why does the crew not defend Charlotte in the trial?

2. How long would it take an able-bodied crew member to complete the task that is given to Charlotte to prove her loyalty to the crew?

3. How does the man die during the storm?

4. What does Captain Jaggery call Charlotte after she has completed her task?

5. Who dies during the storm?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Hollybrass die?

2. What is Keetch supposed to do to keep Captain Jaggery out of his cabin?

3. How does Charlotte choose to complete the task given her, and what challenges does she face along the way?

4. What does Zachariah realize when Charlotte accuses him of murdering Hollybrass?

5. Why is Captain Jaggery rushing the execution of Charlotte?

6. What does Mr. Doyle do with Charlotte's journal, and why?

7. What does Charlotte do at the end of the book?

8. What happens when Charlotte is taken to the jail?

9. What is Charlotte told to do to prove her loyalty to the crew?

10. What does Charlotte see when she is taken on deck for her trial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Charlotte changed a lot from the beginning of the book to the end. Please compare and contrast Charlotte's character at the beginning of the book to Charlotte's character at the end of the book.

Essay Topic 2

Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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