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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What impedes Charlotte's vision as she climbs the mainmast in the storm?
(a) Her blouse.
(b) Her hair.
(c) The sheets of rain.
(d) A ripped sail.

3. What does Charlotte see that makes her think they are nearing land?
(a) A bird.
(b) Muddy water.
(c) Seaweed.
(d) A strange break in the clouds.

4. How does Charlotte feel when she puts her dress on again?
(a) Silly.
(b) Overdressed.
(c) Stifled.
(d) Uncomfortable.

5. What does Captain Jaggery call Charlotte after she tells him she has joined the crew?
(a) Charles.
(b) Mister Charlotte.
(c) Charley.
(d) Mr. Doyle.

6. Where does Fisk go to tell the men that Charlotte wants to help them?
(a) The brig.
(b) The galley.
(c) The forecastle.
(d) The upper deck.

7. What does Charlotte do when she speaks with the captain after the whipping?
(a) Berates him for hurting an old man.
(b) Apologizes for hurting him.
(c) Begs for forgiveness.
(d) Offers to help clean his cut.

8. What does Zachariah say that he needs in order to confront Captain Jaggery after Charlotte's trial?
(a) A gun.
(b) Support from the crew.
(c) Concrete evidence against him.
(d) Some time alone with the man.

9. What does Charlotte convince the maid to bring her every day?
(a) Notebooks to rewrite her journal in.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) A book.
(d) Coffee.

10. Who has been spying for Captain Jaggery since the beginning?
(a) Fisk.
(b) Keetch.
(c) Morgan.
(d) Zachariah.

11. Who teaches Charlotte to handle a knife?
(a) Fisk.
(b) Ewing.
(c) Barlow.
(d) Grimes.

12. Who saves Charlotte during the storm?
(a) Captain Jaggery.
(b) Barlow.
(c) Zachariah.
(d) Fisk.

13. How long does the voyage take?
(a) 5 months.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 4 months.
(d) 3 months.

14. What does the deck look like for Charlotte's trial?
(a) The deck.
(b) A courtroom.
(c) A prison.
(d) His cabin.

15. What excuse will Captain Jaggery allow Charlotte to avoid the trial on?
(a) Her wealth.
(b) Her gender.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her age.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Captain Jaggery say when Charlotte speaks to him after the whipping?

2. Why does Captain Jaggery stay in his cabin when Charlotte joins the crew?

3. What does Captain Jaggery say is the motive for the crime he accuses her of?

4. What will Zachariah do while Charlotte gets the key to the safe?

5. What does Charlotte's father do with Charlotte's journal?

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