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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who throws the children overboard when the sail is seen?

3. What does Jessie feel like doing when he enters the man's house?

4. What does Jessie put on his feet for his journey?

5. What does the man shout to the boys as they run away from him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Paula Fox presents the idea that there are two sides to every man. Choose three of the characters from the book and write about their dual natures and how this duality affected the characters around them.

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