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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Master Paiyoon been the Master Mapmaker of the Mangkon Royal Navy?

2. How long after Sai boards is the gangplank shoved off and the hull of the ship sealed?

3. For how long has Paiyoon been dealing with a tremor in his hands?

4. How long does Catfish have to lie low after being caught pretending to be a monk?

5. What do many of the crew buy on Pitaya Island?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Captain Anchalee Sangra known for?

2. Where does Sai live?

3. Why does Sai cut her hair?

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

5. Why does Sai think she has to get away from her father?

6. What is Pitaya Island like?

7. Why does Paiyoon need Sai to go along with him on the Expedition's southbound ship?

8. What is the story of Mangkon?

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

10. What does Sai find in the storage closet on the other side of her room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sai's purpose in being a part of the exploration has been to better her life. As the journey unfolds, she learns that there are aspects of exploration that she never considered in the past. What does Sai learn about the pros and cons of exploration, and how does that affect the map she creates after her journey?

Essay Topic 2

In The Last Mapmaker, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

A pickpocket tries to steal Sai's money. After the pickpocket he is apprehended, he calls Sai a snitch. Why is Sai troubled when the pickpocket calls her a snitch, and why does she realize she should not be troubled?

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