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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the captain do for the slaves before they leave his ship?

2. How did the man come to live on that beach?

3. What game does Purvis play with Jessie after his fife is found?

4. Who tossed the shackles overboard when the sail was seen?

5. What do some of the slave men think the slavers will do to them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Diversity and discrimination are two major and related themes in this book. Where do these themes appear, and how do they work together to propel the plot of the book?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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