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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 many cannons did the Prosperity carry during the War?

3. How long does it take the Prosperity to cross the equator after leaving Pitaya Island?

4. What color apron does Sai wearn when she stands in line for breakfast in Chapter 1?

5. Who does the girl Sai calls Tippy work for?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the talk of the town in Chapter 3?

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

4. Where does Sai live?

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

6. What fascinates Sai that a woman is selling on Pitaya Island?

7. What is bothering Sai at the beginning of Chapter 10?

8. What is Captain Anchalee Sangra known for?

9. Why does Sai cut her hair?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sai resents her father and the life he leads. How would you describe the relationship between Sai and her father? Why does she want to reunite with him at the end of The Last Mapmaker?

Essay Topic 2

Soontornvat reveals Sai’s life during a pivotal time. How do the events in The Last Mapmaker help Sai mature and grow in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in The Last Mapmaker when relating conversations? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, events, or ideas?

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