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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many groups of slaves does Jessie play for?

2. Who is in charge of the slaves when they are on the ship?

3. Who tossed the shackles overboard when the sail was seen?

4. What does Stout give Jessie after sending him to the Captain's cabin?

5. What helped Jessie swim to shore?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The separation of classes is quite a significant theme in this book. What are these classes, and how does this separation affect the characters belonging to them?

Essay Topic 2

Training and education are topics of discussion in this book. Where do these topics appear in this book, and what affect do they have on the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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