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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the trial is over, how long is left until the execution?
(a) 1 day.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 4 days.

2. Who takes Charlotte to the jail?
(a) Fisk.
(b) Barlow.
(c) Ewing.
(d) Morgan.

3. What is Charlotte told to do to prove her loyalty to the crew?
(a) Prepare a sail alone.
(b) Carry a full load of rope across the ship.
(c) Climb to the highest point of the ship.
(d) Move into the forecastle.

4. What does Zachariah say when Charlotte accuses him of the murder?
(a) He would never take another's life.
(b) He is offended that she would think such a thing.
(c) He denies it.
(d) He would have, but Hollybrass was already dead.

5. Who takes over Zachariah's jobs after the whipping?
(a) Ewing.
(b) Fritz.
(c) Fisk.
(d) Hollybrass.

6. How long does Charlotte sleep after the storm?
(a) 14 hours.
(b) 10 hours.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 16 hours.

7. Why does Captain Jaggery stay in his cabin when Charlotte joins the crew?
(a) He is afraid of another mutiny.
(b) He is embarrassed by the welt on his face.
(c) He can't stand to see a fine lady working.
(d) He is ailing from some kind of sickness.

8. What are the ladder ropes on the ship called?
(a) Spider's webs.
(b) Wind catchers.
(c) Ratlines.
(d) Sailor's nooses.

9. What does Charlotte see the crew doing after she talks to Captain Jaggery after the whipping?
(a) Throwing a body overboard.
(b) Praying in a circle.
(c) Singing some hymns.
(d) Signing another round robin.

10. What happens to Charlotte when the storm hits the ship?
(a) She is knocked out of her hammock.
(b) She catches a crew member who falls off the mainmast.
(c) She falls overboard.
(d) She falls off the mainmast.

11. What does Captain Jaggery say when Charlotte speaks to him after the whipping?
(a) He is sorry for what happened.
(b) He admires her spirit and passion.
(c) He understands and forgives her.
(d) He wants nothing to do with her.

12. What will Zachariah do while Charlotte gets the key to the safe?
(a) Write messages to the crew.
(b) Get Captain Jaggery out of his cabin.
(c) Keep watch.
(d) Inform the crew of the plan.

13. What is the punishment for murder at sea?
(a) Life in prison.
(b) Flogging.
(c) Hanging.
(d) Drowning.

14. What does Hollybrass blame Captain Jaggery for?
(a) Getting caught in the storm.
(b) Demoralizing a woman.
(c) Losing more members of the crew.
(d) Losing his respect.

15. Who, aside from Charlotte, sees Zachariah during the storm?
(a) Keetch.
(b) Hollybrass.
(c) Captain Jaggery.
(d) Barlow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has been spying for Captain Jaggery since the beginning?

2. Who brings food to Zachariah every day?

3. Who does Zachariah bring back to the brig with him?

4. What does Charlotte notice in the cabin when the lights are lit?

5. Who is made captain of the Seahawk after Captain Jaggery dies?

(see the answer keys)

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