WorksheetsTrue Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Test
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 34mins
What is the setting of the novel?
Liverpool, England; then the Atlantic Ocean
Newcastle, England; then the Atlantic Ocean; then Cincinnati, Ohio
Liverpool, England; then the Atlantic Ocean; then Providence, Rhode Island
Newcastle, England; then the Atlantic Ocean; then Providence, Rhode Island
What is the penalty (punishment) for murdering a ship's officer?
walk the plank
death by hanging
thrown overboard
locked in jail
With whom do Charlotte and Zachariah plan the second mutiny?
Mr. Keetch
Fisk
Ewing
Barlow
Which of the following statements is true about the person Charlotte and Zachariah planned the mutiny with?
he was not very knowledgeable
he does not live long enough to follow out the plan
he does not really care if they win the mutiny against the captain
he was secretly conspiring against them with the captain
Why didn't the crew stick up for Charlotte during the trial?
because they thought Zachariah was guilty and did not want him to get into trouble
because they did not like Charlotte dressing up like the crew, and they wanted to punish her
because they believe she is guilty and they always do what is right
because the captain offered them extra money to testify against her
When Charlotte dressed to go ashore, she felt pinched and confined in her old clothes. What did her clothing symbolize about her?
a fresh start in a new place
a chance to feel very fashionable
the confines (restrictions) of a boring life on land
the prospect (opportunity) of a new job
What did Charlotte's father throw into the fireplace?
her crew clothes
her spelling papers
her journal
her agreement to join the crew
How did Charlotte know when the Seahawk was departing?
Zachariah sent a message to her
She read about it in the newspaper
Her father told her
One of the servants told her
What happened at the end of the novel?
Charlotte went back to the Seahawk to say goodbye to Zachariah
Charlotte began studying to become a teacher
Charlotte started working as a maid for a neighbor in town
Charlotte sneaks out of her house and joins the crew of the Seahawk.
What is the tone of the novel?
Humorous
Happy
Sad
Suspenseful
How does Charlotte emotionally change in the novel?
She changes from a spoiled adolescent to a self-confident and strong young woman
She changes from someone who doesn't trust anyone to someone who trusts everyone
She changes from someone who is rich to someone who is poor
She changes from a resident of England to a resident of the United States
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 agressive
He goes from very angry to very respectful
He goes from very irritable to very happy and pleasant
What impact did the setting of the novel have on Charlotte?
The extreme conditions on the trip made her shy and afraid
The sunshine on the trip made her feel healthy
The extreme conditions of the trip gave her strength
The school she attended gave her perfect spelling skills
Which character do they have a funeral for, but who isn't dead?
Charlotte
Captain Jaggery
Zachariah
Cranick
Which character has only one arm?
Mr. Keetch
Cranick
Ewing
Mr. Grummage
Which character escorted (took) Charlotte to the Seahawk?
Mr. Hollybrass
Mr. Keetch
Mr. Doyle
Mr. Grummage
Which character is upset with Charlotte's spelling skills?
Zachariah
Mr. Doyle
Mrs. Doyle
Mr. Hollybrass
Which character is shocked at Charlotte's dirty clothes?
Charlotte
Mrs. Doyle
Mr. Doyle
Captain Jaggery
Which character was stabbed in the back?
Captain Jaggery
Zachariah
Mr. Hollybrass
Mr. Keetch
Which part of the plot is happening when Charlotte is unhappy with her life in America and makes a change?
Exposition
Resolution
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Which part of the plot is happening when Charlotte discovers she is the only passenger on the ship?
Exposition
Conflict
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Which part of the plot is happening when Charlotte has to defend herself against a charge of murder?
Exposition
Conflict
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
Which part of the plot is happening when Charlotte gets off the ship and meets up with her family
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Which part of the plot is happening when Charlotte plans the 2nd mutiny with Zachariah?
Conflict
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Which part of the plot is happening when Charlotte defeats the Captain?
Rising Action
Exposition
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Which of the following is an example of a protagonist?
The captain
The figurehead on the Seahawk
Charlotte
Dillingham
Which of the following is an example of an antagonist?
The captain
The figurehead on the Seahawk
Charlotte
Zachariah
What is the first clue that something is amiss with the Seahawk?
The crew seems nervous.
The porter carrying Charlotte's trunk abruptly quits because he wants nothing to do with the Seahawk's captain.
What is Charlotte’s first impression of Captain Jaggery?
Captain Jaggery is a gentleman.
Captain Jaggery is hard to know.
What character describes himself as “cook, surgeon, carpenter, and preacher to man and ship?”
Zachariah
Mr. Keetch
Where does Charlotte hide the dirk?
In her trunk
Under the mattress
How are Zachariah and Charlotte similar?
They both initially don’t trust Jaggery.
They both are unlikely sailors.
The crew knows that Zachariah is still alive, even though Charlotte doesn't at first.
True
False
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 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.
Based on the clues, we can infer that, above all else, Jaggery craves__________.
Power
Strength
Order
Money
