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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the captain tell the crew that they will have to work harder than normal on this voyage?
(a) They are short a crew member.
(b) There is a lady on board.
(c) There is a storm coming.
(d) Some of the crew are wounded.

2. Who does Charlotte want to tell about her experience in the cargo hold?
(a) Zachariah.
(b) Captain Jaggery.
(c) Mr. Barlow.
(d) Mr. Hollander.

3. What month does this book start out in?
(a) August.
(b) January.
(c) June.
(d) April.

4. What is Charlotte's highlight of each day after being on the ship for a month?
(a) Singing songs with the crew.
(b) The ocean sunsets.
(c) Tea with Captain Jaggery.
(d) Watching the men set sails.

5. What does Zachariah say he and Charlotte have in common?
(a) They are not meant for a ship.
(b) They are outsiders.
(c) They are bad omens.
(d) They are well read.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man who takes Charlotte to her trunk say to her?

2. What does Captain Jaggery ask Charlotte to do for him after her illness?

3. How does the unknown sailor board the ship?

4. What is the first thing that Charlotte sees when opening Ewing's trunk?

5. What is the name of the first mate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Captain Jaggery do when there is no wind?

2. What is Charlotte impressed about when she first enters the captain's cabin?

3. What happens while Charlotte is left alone to look through her chest?

4. How does Charlotte feel about the scene she sees at the docks?

5. What is the most unique part of the ship to Charlotte as she looks at it while waiting for Mr. Grummage?

6. What happens when Charlotte returns to her room after speaking with the captain?

7. What does Charlotte do with the gift Zachariah gives her?

8. Who greets Charlotte on the ship and what does he say to her?

9. What is the highlight of every day on the ship for Charlotte?

10. What happens when Charlotte asks Mr. Grummage what her captain's name is?

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