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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the captain feel when he is on deck with the crew, knowing Legatt is hiding below?

2. How far in the future is the plan to maroon Leggatt set at the time of its making?

3. What does the captain say will prevent him from filing a report on Legatt's situation on the Sephora?

4. How does the skipper say Legatt came to be on his ship?

5. What does the captain narrate as having dangerously abandoned him after the ship has started moving?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Oftentimes, a character given limited attention in the text of a fictional work nonetheless plays a vital role to the plot and meaning of a story, such as Captain Archbold in The Secret Sharer. Compose an essay examining the significance of the Sephora's skipper, as he is presented through the unnamed captain's narration. What are the primary motivations of Archbold, generally speaking? How does he perceive right and wrong? How does he comport himself as a leader? What role does he play in the overall significance of the text?

Essay Topic 2

Why does the author create such similarities and a sense of brotherhood between Legatt and the captain? How is it important to the story? What situations, actions, and feelings does the author use to create this sense of sameness?

Essay Topic 3

There is overwhelming evidence throughout the story that the captain feels a special kinship to Legatt. By the end of the story, it is clear that Legatt also feels appreciation and camaraderie toward the captain. What evidence does the author give the reader of this? Give specific examples.

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