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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which ship has Paiyoon been trying to get a berth on?
(a) Eastbound.
(b) Northbound.
(c) Southbound.
(d) Westbound.

2. What does Rian give the thief?
(a) Bread.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Water.
(d) Fish.

3. What does Sai buy to eat on Pitaya Island?
(a) Rice with fish and apples.
(b) Rice with nuts and ginger.
(c) Rice with seaweed and nuts.
(d) Rice with vegetables and nuts.

4. What color apron does Sai wearn when she stands in line for breakfast in Chapter 1?
(a) Black.
(b) Navy.
(c) Green.
(d) White.

5. How much money is in the tin Sai gives Mud so she can board the ship?
(a) 205 leks.
(b) 140 leks.
(c) 110 leks.
(d) 190 leks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Sai think the girl is who she calls Tippy?

2. What food does Paiyoon tell Sai to try on Pitaya Island?

3. What job does Mud think Sai is working?

4. About how many of the sailors on the Prosperity are "pups" (105) or sailors younger than 16?

5. What type of trees grow in the Fens?

Short Essay Questions

1. What job did Sai have before she started working for Paiyoon, and how did she get the job with Paiyoon?

2. What does Sai learn about the lineal brooch that Rian wears?

3. What excuse does Sai give when Master Paiyoon catches her copying a letter?

4. Who is Master Paiyoon Wongyai?

5. What did Mud teach Sai about loyalty?

6. Why does Sai cut her hair?

7. What is Captain Anchalee Sangra known for?

8. Who is Mr. Lark, and what is his job on the Prosperity?

9. How does Sai nearly miss getting on the ship with Paiyoon?

10. Why does Paiyoon have what appears to be handkerchiefs?

(see the answer keys)

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