Character Interactions and Themes in 'Crispin'

Charlotte Doyle wakes up on the Seahawk, realizing she is far from where a proper young lady should be. As she explores the ship, she encounters the crew and meets Captain Jaggery, who reassures her. The crew is introduced, and Captain Jaggery delivers a commanding speech. Despite Charlotte's plea to return to Liverpool, she is denied. She falls ill but is cared for by Zachariah, finding some comfort in his presence.

What realization does the protagonist have upon waking up?

• She is in her school dormitory.

• She is back at her family home.

• She is on a ship, not where a proper young lady should be.

• She is in a luxurious hotel.

How does the protagonist feel after Captain Jaggery's address?

• Abandoned and hopeless.

• Reassured and hopeful.

• Angry and rebellious.

• Indifferent and bored.

What does the protagonist initially plan to do after realizing her location?

• Stay on the ship and explore.

• Ask to be put ashore and return to school.

• Jump overboard and swim to shore.

• Write a letter to her father.

What does the protagonist discover about the ship's status?

• It is being repaired.

• It is still docked.

• It has already set sail.

• It is sinking.

Who does the protagonist encounter on the quarter deck?

• A friendly sailor.

• A fellow passenger.

• A red-faced man with a suspicious demeanor.

• Her father.

What impression does Captain Jaggery give to the protagonist?

• He is a fellow passenger.

• He is uninterested in the ship's affairs.

• He is a gentleman and someone to rely on.

• He is a rough and untrustworthy man.

What does Captain Jaggery emphasize in his address to the crew?

• The importance of democracy on the ship.

• The need for discipline and order.

• The freedom to do as they please.

• The importance of leisure time.

What is Captain Jaggery's response to the protagonist's request to return to Liverpool?

• He asks her to speak to the first mate.

• He dismisses her request, promising safety.

• He agrees to turn the ship around.

• He ignores her completely.

Who takes care of the protagonist during her illness?

• The first mate.

• Her fellow passengers.

• Zechariah and Captain Jaggery.

• The ship's doctor.

What does the protagonist experience during her illness?

• Peaceful dreams.

• Nightmares and fears.

• A sense of adventure.

• Complete recovery.