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

Short Answer Questions

1. Past what hour, after supper, does the captain return below decks to tell Leggatt it is dark enough?

2. What does the chief mate postulate as the fate of Leggatt after the crew from the Sephora leaves the unnamed ship?

3. Who is the only person who enters the captain's room?

4. To whom is the Sephora's skipper anxious to give up his former first mate?

5. What does Leggatt claim worked him into a sort of desperation in the gale with night coming on?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The murder Legatt is accused of committing happened under unusual circumstances. Did Legatt intend to murder the person? From the information the author gives, is Legatt truly guilty of murder? Give your reasons discussing why or why not.

Essay Topic 2

Why does the author create such similarities and a sense of brotherhood between Legatt and the captain? How is it important to the story? What situations, actions, and feelings does the author use to create this sense of sameness?

Essay Topic 3

It is Legatt who suggests that he escape the captain's ship. The captain is not eager to agree at first. Explain why the captain feels that way, and ultimately why he changes his mind.

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