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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 is the Captain's last name?

2. Whom is Jessie sent to borrow candles from?

3. Who makes a whip with nine cords?

4. What are the containers for the slaves on shore called?

5. Who does Jessie talk to when he is curious about his first sight of the slaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Captain like to hold balls for his slaves?

2. How are the Captain's spirits during the first days of sailing?

3. What do the boys do when they see a man come out of the brush on shore?

4. What happens when Jessie meets the Captain?

5. How does Jessie feel about his aunt?

6. What does the captain do to avoid being caught as an illegal slaver?

7. What major change does Jessie experience after his experience on the slave ship?

8. What does Ned say when Jessie first boards the ship?

9. What happens when Jessie walks into his mother's house?

10. What causes the awful smell on the ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a number of different settings in this book. Describe some of these settings. Why might Fox have chosen these settings for this plot to take place?

Essay Topic 2

Protection is a strong theme in this story. Where does this theme appear, and which characters are most affected by the presence of this theme?

Essay Topic 3

There were many characters in this book who were manipulated and persuaded to do things they did not want to do. What were some of these instances, and how were those characters affected by the manipulation?

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