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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what purpose does the captain move away from the rail and consequently catch the suspicious eye of the helmsman?

2. Where does the captain take the ship after agreeing that Legatt should leave?

3. Why does the captain keep part of his gold coins?

4. What day is it when the men from the Sephora come aboard the unnamed ship?

5. What does the crew discover through the skipper's visit to the captain's ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the situation in which Legatt is almost discovered. Why is this a crucial part of the story, even though Legatt is not actually found?

Essay Topic 2

Part of what enables the captain and Leggatt to get away with the latter's escape is the captain's play upon the notion of societal norms of behavior and eccentric deviation. Compose an analytical essay on this theme of eccentricity. What does it mean to be eccentric? What is required for something to be considered eccentric? How does the captain superficially display eccentricities according to his position on the ship? How does the rest of the crew react to these bizarre patterns of behavior? How does this aid the cause of Leggatt's escape?

Essay Topic 3

How does the story change once the crew knows of Legatt and his story? How does the author accentuate this change?

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