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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is told to watch over the children when a sail is seen while the Spaniard is aboard?

2. What drowns out Jessie's fife during the dancing?

3. How does Jessie feel when the African boy leaves on his journey?

4. Why does the ship leave the shore at night time?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Diversity and discrimination are two major and related themes in this book. Where do these themes appear, and how do they work together to propel the plot of the book?

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

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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