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WorksheetsThe True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 19mins
Why did Charlotte decide not to throw the dirk overboard?
She was afraid a shark or barracuda would swallow it and be injured.
Mr. Hollybrass offered her five shillings for it.
Captain Jaggery begged her to keep it as a souvenir.
Both Zachariah and Captain Jaggery urged her to keep it.
What did Charlotte say about her journal writing?
It was something her father wanted her to do.
She would only tell the truth in her journal entries.
Her spelling might not be the best.
All of the above.
The crew knows that Zachariah is still alive, even though Charlotte doesn't at first.
True
False
Which of the following is a name of one of Charlotte's siblings?
Alfred
Evelyn
Albert
Emmaline
How does Captain Jaggery's mood change throughout the novel?
He goes from very irritable to very angry.
He goes from very pleasant to very angry and aggressive.
He goes from very angry to very respectful
He goes from very irritable to very happy and pleasant.
What does Charlotte sense when she is looking through her chest?
Oncoming danger
Someone watching her
The ship speeding up
A change in the wind
Charlotte decides to join the crew because . . .
she is sorry for her actions.
she wants to earn the captain's respect.
she wants to get more exercise.
she can't stand to be away from the men
Which of these best describes Zachariah?
He takes Charlotte to see Captain Jaggery in his cabin for tea.
He wants to be Charlotte's closest friend on the ship.
It is in his chest that Charlotte sees a pistol.
He planned the first mutiny against Captain Jaggery.
How old is Charlotte?
11
12
13
14
What is a dirk?
A piece of paper that declares mutiny.
A weapon in the shape of a small knife.
The highest sail on the ship.
The kitchen on the ship.
Which of the following best describes Charlotte's personality at the end of the novel?
She is stronger in her opinions and ability to act on what she wants.
She is healthier in her exercise and eating.
She is resistant to any changes happening in her life and wants things to go back to how they were.
She is careful of those around her.
At first, Charlotte finds the captain of the ship__________.
alarming
dreary
stiff
trustworthy
Which clue best gives readers the hint that to think that Zachariah is dead in Chapter 11?
The crew has a funeral for him and throws him overboard.
Charlotte saw him beaten severely by Captain Jaggery.
Everyone told Charlotte that Zachariah was dead.
Charlotte has a feeling and can sense it.
What is a theme for this novel?
Be careful what you wish for.
Friendship is not always the answer.
Adventure is filled with happiness.
Be true to yourself.
The Seahawk is owned by Captain Jaggery.
True
False
Why was Charlotte happy to see the Captain?
he was a gentleman
he was a family friend
he was her uncle
What was Charlotte told to do with the dirk?
give it to Captain Jaggery
return it to Zachariah
keep it
Which of the following was evidence in Hollybrass's murder?
Charlotte's hankerchief
knife in the back
both
What did Papa do after he read the journal?
burned it
confined Charlotte to her room
forbade her from telling her siblings
all of the above
From what point of view is the story told?
first
second
third limited
Who was the antagonist?
Charlotte
Jaggery
Zachariah
Who is the protagonist?
Charlotte
Jaggery
Zachariah
What task did Charlotte have to accomplish before she could join the crew?
climb the monkey rigging
climb the royal yard
climb the bow spit
Charlotte becomes Captain because she is the
one who defeated Jaggery
riches
friends with Zachariah
What did the Captain do to Cranick?
whipped him
cut off his arm
keelhauled him over and over
How tall is the Royal Yard?
100 ft
130 ft
200 ft
