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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. Who snaps Jessie out of his breathless state at one point?

2. What does Jessie want the cook to give him when the wind dies?

3. How did Jessie's father die?

4. What does Purvis try to do unsuccessfully as they near the ship?

5. Who does Jessie call the foulest man alive?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Jessie do during the Civil War?

3. What does the Captain do as they near Cuba, and why?

4. What does Jessie smell when he first wakes up on shore?

5. What does Jessie compare Purvis to?

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

7. What personal question does Jessie ask Purvis when the Spaniard comes aboard, and what is the answer?

8. What does Jessie's mother say when Jessie complains about their circumstances?

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

10. How did Gardere die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The pursuit of happiness was a common theme found in this book. What parts of the plot embodied this theme, and how did that pursuit affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Human nature is a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where does this symbol appear, and what role does it play in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Fear 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 fear is manifested?

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