Life on a Ship: Character Insights

What was Mr. Keetch like when Charlotte first met him?

• Tall, clean, and smiling.

• Small, with a weathered face and ill-shaven chin.

• Large, with a friendly smile and clean clothes.

• Average height, with a well-groomed appearance.

Why did Mr. Grummage leave Charlotte on the ship even though she wanted to leave?

• He believed she would be safer on the ship.

• He had clear orders to place her under Mr. Keetch's protection.

• He was angry with her and wanted to get rid of her.

• He thought she was old enough to travel alone.

Which of these best describes Charlotte's cabin on the ship?

• Spacious and comfortable with a large bed and chairs.

• Small, dark, and smelly, with only a narrow shelf for a bed.

• Bright and airy, with a small table and a porthole.

• A cozy room with a built-in desk and polite decorations.

What did the old sailor, Barlow, tell Charlotte about being on the ship?

• He welcomed her and offered to help her settle in.

• He warned her that she shouldn't be on this ship or voyage.

• He told her that the ship was very safe for passengers.

• He asked her to help him with his duties on the ship.

How did Charlotte feel when she first entered her cabin on the ship?

• Excited and ready for adventure.

• Comfortable and safe.

• Trapped and scared, like she was in a coffin.

• Annoyed but quickly adapted.

Which of these best describes Zachariah when Charlotte first saw him?

• A young, strong sailor with a friendly smile.

• An old man with ragged clothes, thin limbs, and glowing eyes.

• A well-dressed captain with a stern face.

• A quiet, shy man who avoided eye contact.

Besides being a cook, what other jobs did Zachariah have on the ship?

• Captain, navigator, and lookout.

• Surgeon, carpenter, and preacher.

• Sailor, helmsman, and quartermaster.

• Musician, storyteller, and cleaner.

What was the "privy" that Zachariah showed Charlotte?

• A place to store extra sails.

• A small room for sleeping.

• A kitchen where food was prepared.

• A toilet or restroom.

What did Zachariah give Charlotte for her protection?

• A warm blanket.

• A small dagger called a dirk.

• A map of the ship.

• A cup of tea.