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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. Who taught the people of Mangkon to make boats?

2. In Chapter 10, how long has the Prosperity been at sea and Sai has been unable to leave her room on board?

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

4. How is Captain Sangra related to the Queen?

5. In Chapter 4, how much money does Mud steal from Sai?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Sai live, and what is that area like?

2. What is Captain Anchalee Sangra known for?

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

4. What is Pitaya Island like?

5. What plan do Mud and Catfish have, and how do they want Sai to help them?

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

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

8. What two things are worrying Sai at the end of Chapter 14?

9. Where does Sai live?

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

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

The motto of Mangkon is "The Tail Is the Teeth" (22). What does that motto mean? Why do various characters disagree with the motto, and how do they disregard the?

Essay Topic 3

Sai helps Bo and hides him on board the Prosperity. Why would Bo be considered to be ungrateful when Sai first helps him?

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