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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. Which of the characters cannot speak?

2. Which is Stephen's native country?

3. What happened to the Charlotte?

4. What does Jack think the Moors did to make the cat ship a prize?

5. What is a polacre?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jack decide to proceed the pursuance of the vessel in silence?

2. What initial reaction does the Admiral have when he sees Jack kissing Queenie and how did this reaction change?

3. What does Mowett say as he is guiding Stephen down from the top of the ship?

4. What changes Jack's behavior at the party thrown by the Hartes and how does it change?

5. Describe the sky which Jack viewed as he looked to the West and its importance to the story.

6. Why do Stephen, Dillon, and the captain of the French ship share cake?

7. What does Jack threaten Stephen with when they disagree about helping the plague ship?

8. Describe in detail what a sin-eater is.

9. Where is Jack staying and why does he share this information with his neighbor?

10. What does Stephen give up so that he can pay for his ride to the Sophie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the importance of the relationship between Molly and Jack. How does it change throughout the novel? Why do you believe the author includes this relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Jack as a youth as described by Lord Keith. Would he have made a good friend to you? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Jack's fate throughout the novel. What does he covet? Do you think Jack deserves what happens to him throughout the novel? Why or why not?

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