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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stout tell Jessie to get out of the Captain's cabin?

2. What comes out of the trees when the boys wake up on the shore?

3. How many times is Jessie flogged when he runs away from his duty?

4. Who is the first sailor Jessie sees after the storm?

5. What do some of the slave men think the slavers will do to them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Much of this plot follows the relationship between Jessie and Purvis. How does this relationship change over the course of the plot, and what causes these changes?

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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