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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is tricking the Pole Star the Dauntless' only option?
(a) They have to get Nita before the Pole Star reaches a certain meridian.
(b) Richard might kill Nita.
(c) The Pole Star is a better ship in all ways.
(d) The Pole Star will just refuse to be engaged.

2. What does Nita tell Nailer when he wakes?
(a) Lucky Girl is ill also.
(b) Richard has left the island to find Lucky Girl's father.
(c) Richard is dead.
(d) Nailer's been unconscious for several days.

3. What does Pyce worry Patel will do?
(a) Make Patal's sister divorce Pyce.
(b) Cut Pyce off from funds.
(c) Cause legal problems for Pyce.
(d) Cut Pyce's children off from any inheritance.

4. What did Nita's father learn about Pyce?
(a) He was not who he said he was.
(b) He beats his wife regularly.
(c) He was mismanaging funds from the business.
(d) He sold secrets to another corporation.

5. What does Nailer decide to do?
(a) Try to ambush and kill Richard.
(b) Try to circle around and find out what happened to Tool.
(c) Swim out to Nita's father's boat.
(d) Find a way to row out to the clipper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Reynolds?

2. Who is with Richard?

3. Why is it going to be very difficult for Nailer to work in the machine room?

4. What has Richard been forcing down Nailer?

5. What does Nailer do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprises Nailer when they arrive at the mansion and who does Nailer find inside?

2. How is Tool removed from being their guardian?

3. What does Captain Candless do after hearing Nailer's story?

4. How does the Dauntless fall into a trap and what seems to be the best way to get out of it?

5. Describe Nailer's search for Nita.

6. Where does Nita say they need to go and why will that be difficult?

7. What bothers Nailer the most about his situation with Pima and Nita?

8. What happens between Nailer and his father in the engine room?

9. What does Nailer do after Richard passes out of sight and why does Nita not seem too worried?

10. What does Nailer suddenly notice one day as he is working and what does he do?

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