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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. What Indian tribe bides their time before they attack Kin and his family?

2. How many men are lost in the battle with the other ship?

3. Where does Kin think the ship might be as he tells Diana to prepare for a fight?

4. What time does Henry want Kin to meet him after Adele is taken?

5. How old is the man Kin hires to watch for the "Abigail"?

Short Essay Questions

1. A burly man invites Kin for a drink. Why did the man have to leave Cambridge?

2. What story does Kin tell Augustus Jayne to explain his presence in Port Royal?

3. A fisherman takes Kin and Henry to John Tilly's ship. Who does he say settled Damariscove?

4. Who does Jayne believe might be the girl that Kin is looking for?

5. What casualties of pirating does Kin notice as he walks about the docks of Port Royal?

6. What are some of the old ways of navigating that Kin and Tilly discuss?

7. What happened to Andrew's parents ( the boat boy)?

8. How does Kin describe the men on the streets and in the drinking shops of Port Royal?

9. What does Tilly say about Kin's brother and sister who are in England?

10. How will Henry be able to help Kin in his search for the girl he is looking for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kin believes that Pittingel is behind the kidnapping of Diana and Carrie, but is warned by Blaxton and Maverick that it is dangerous to accuse the man. Discuss the accusations against Pittingel and why it is dangerous to accuse Pittingel of the kidnappings.

Essay Topic 2

Kin writes letters to Peter Tallis and his brother Brian to establish a claim to the land he and the others have settled. Discuss land claims in America and why Kin and the other settlers need to secure their claims.

Essay Topic 3

When Kin decides to go to the West Indies, pros and cons are discussed regarding the trip. Discuss the pros and cons of Kin's journey to the West Indies.

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