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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. How are James and Charles related?

2. Who has the idea to manipulate Mr. Sluys?

3. How does Eliza feel about her status as a commoner?

4. Where does Jack want to sell the ostrich feathers?

5. Who injures the duc d'Arcachon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does John Churchill give Jack after he is stabbed?

2. How does Eliza receive her title of nobility?

3. What rumor does dAvaux spread that causes Eliza trouble while being a governess?

4. Why does Jack go to Paris?

5. What bothers Jack when he first gets to Paris?

6. Why does Daniel get a new guard while in prison?

7. Why does Eliza say Jack's business plan in Amsterdam is foolish?

8. What happens to Jack off the coast of Africa?

9. What does Bob ask Eliza for help with?

10. What kind of life does Eliza tell dAvaux she wants for herself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Diversity and discrimination are two major and related themes in this book. Where do these themes appear, and how do they work together to propel the plot of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Many characters in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters, and how did their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Were these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Wealth is a major motivating factor for a number of characters in this book. Which characters are most affected by this, and what are some of the different ways this love for money is manifested?

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