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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 Molly threaten to do to Peter?

2. What is the first thing Peter decides to steal on the ship?

3. Who is the chest of Starstuff being sent to?

4. What is Alf's occupation?

5. What is Scott's position on the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the orphans get to the island?

2. What does Molly tell Peter about Power?

3. What does Peter do to save the trunk from Stache?

4. How does Molly help Peter when they first meet?

5. What happens around the trunk when it washes up after the storm?

6. Who are the Others, and how does Molly feel about them?

7. What shock does Leonard receive when Stache opens the chest?

8. How does Stache get Slank to divulge information about the treasure?

9. What does Captain Scott say when Leonard tries to warn him of coming danger?

10. What happens to Peter after he saves the trunk from Stache?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

What is Slank's secret identity, and how does this affect the outcome of the book? Why does Slank feel he must keep this a secret, and what does this say about the nature of the other people on the ship?

Essay Topic 3

Ammm is an important piece in the puzzle of this plot. Explain his character and the significance he and his presence have on Molly's well-being and the plot.

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