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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. In Chapter 20, where does Master Paiyoon say that Sai's mapmaking education truly begins?
(a) Lamnam.
(b) Padu Archipelago.
(c) Stellam.
(d) The Deserdells.

2. Where does Bo think the Prosperity is going?
(a) Mangkon.
(b) Avens.
(c) Lontain.
(d) Fahlin.

3. How much of her meals is Sai giving Bo in Chapter 21?
(a) 1/8.
(b) 1/4.
(c) 1/3.
(d) 1/2.

4. How long ago did a sailor create the fisherman's map that Rian bought in the Harbor Market before the Prosperity departed?
(a) 125 years.
(b) 100 years.
(c) 150 years.
(d) 75 years.

5. Who protests when the captain's letter releases Paiyoon as mapmaker?
(a) The senior officers.
(b) The cook and Mr. Lark.
(c) The sailors.
(d) Dr. Pinching and Mr. Lark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gave Paiyoon his eyeglass?

2. How many young sailors follow Dumpling in leaving Prosperity at Avens Island?

3. When Sai gets to the quarterdeck in Chapter 30, how many of the topgallant sails have been rolled up?

4. How long does Dumpling say that the Slake can hold her breath?

5. What type of shell does Bo wear on a leather cord around his neck?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dumpling think he is seeing the Slake?

2. What plan does Sai make to be able to get access to all of Paiyoon's papers?

3. What is Rian's story?

4. In Chapter 26, why does Sai tell Bo he can stay in her room?

5. Why is it dangerous to wait until a squall hits to take in sails?

6. What is the whaling ship like?

7. Why is it a struggle for Sai to hide Bo?

8. What is Bo's story?

9. How does Master Paiyoon describe the Harbinger Sea?

10. What does Captain Sangra tell Sai about Rian?

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