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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Captain Jaggery call Charlotte during the trial?

2. Why is Charlotte not told about Zachariah's trick?

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

4. What is Charlotte told to do to prove her loyalty to the crew?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Charlotte learn when she sees a bird flying far from land?

2. What does Charlotte do after the storm, and why is this so surprising?

3. What does Charlotte do at the end of the book?

4. What does Charlotte see on deck after she speaks with Captain Jaggery after the whipping?

5. What does Charlotte do when she first sees Zachariah in the jail, and what does he say to her?

6. What is Keetch supposed to do to keep Captain Jaggery out of his cabin?

7. What happens after Captain Jaggery is killed?

8. Why is Captain Jaggery rushing the execution of Charlotte?

9. What happens when Charlotte is taken to the jail?

10. What does Mr. Doyle do with Charlotte's journal, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

Essay Topic 2

Charlotte endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

Diversity was a very important theme in this book. Where did this theme appear, and how did Avi present the theme in a dynamic way?

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