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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the captain do for the slaves before they leave his ship?

2. What do the slaves fight over in the hold?

3. How many slaves died the day Ned died?

4. Who takes the shackles off the slaves?

5. Who does Jessie see washed away in a wave after the storm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many secrets made, kept, and divulged in this book. What are some of these secrets, and how does their placement in the plot affect the course of the plot and the characters involved in the secrets?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

How is Jessie changed after his experiences on The Moonlight, and how does this affect his life after the experience?

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