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True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Test

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the setting of the novel?

a)

Liverpool, England; then the Atlantic Ocean

b)

Newcastle, England; then the Atlantic Ocean; then Cincinnati, Ohio

c)

Liverpool, England; then the Atlantic Ocean; then Providence, Rhode Island

d)

Newcastle, England; then the Atlantic Ocean; then Providence, Rhode Island

2.

What is the penalty (punishment) for murdering a ship's officer?

a)

walk the plank

b)

death by hanging

c)

thrown overboard

d)

locked in jail

3.

With whom do Charlotte and Zachariah plan the second mutiny?

a)

Mr. Keetch

b)

Fisk

c)

Ewing

d)

Barlow

4.

Which of the following statements is true about the person Charlotte and Zachariah planned the mutiny with?

a)

he was not very knowledgeable

b)

he does not live long enough to follow out the plan

c)

he does not really care if they win the mutiny against the captain

d)

he was secretly conspiring against them with the captain

5.

Why didn't the crew stick up for Charlotte during the trial?

a)

because they thought Zachariah was guilty and did not want him to get into trouble

b)

because they did not like Charlotte dressing up like the crew, and they wanted to punish her

c)

because they believe she is guilty and they always do what is right

d)

because the captain offered them extra money to testify against her

6.

When Charlotte dressed to go ashore, she felt pinched and confined in her old clothes. What did her clothing symbolize about her?

a)

a fresh start in a new place

b)

a chance to feel very fashionable

c)

the confines (restrictions) of a boring life on land

d)

the prospect (opportunity) of a new job

7.

What did Charlotte's father throw into the fireplace?

a)

her crew clothes

b)

her spelling papers

c)

her journal

d)

her agreement to join the crew

8.

How did Charlotte know when the Seahawk was departing?

a)

Zachariah sent a message to her

b)

She read about it in the newspaper

c)

Her father told her

d)

One of the servants told her

9.

What happened at the end of the novel?

a)

Charlotte went back to the Seahawk to say goodbye to Zachariah

b)

Charlotte began studying to become a teacher

c)

Charlotte started working as a maid for a neighbor in town

d)

Charlotte sneaks out of her house and joins the crew of the Seahawk.

10.

What is the tone of the novel?

a)

Humorous

b)

Happy

c)

Sad

d)

Suspenseful

11.

How does Charlotte emotionally change in the novel?

a)

She changes from a spoiled adolescent to a self-confident and strong young woman

b)

She changes from someone who doesn't trust anyone to someone who trusts everyone

c)

She changes from someone who is rich to someone who is poor

d)

She changes from a resident of England to a resident of the United States

12.

How does Captain Jaggery's mood change throughout the novel?

a)

He goes from very irritable to very angry

b)

He goes from very pleasant to very angry and agressive

c)

He goes from very angry to very respectful

d)

He goes from very irritable to very happy and pleasant

13.

What impact did the setting of the novel have on Charlotte?

a)

The extreme conditions on the trip made her shy and afraid

b)

The sunshine on the trip made her feel healthy

c)

The extreme conditions of the trip gave her strength

d)

The school she attended gave her perfect spelling skills

14.

Which character do they have a funeral for, but who isn't dead?

a)

Charlotte

b)

Captain Jaggery

c)

Zachariah

d)

Cranick

15.

Which character has only one arm?

a)

Mr. Keetch

b)

Cranick

c)

Ewing

d)

Mr. Grummage

16.

Which character escorted (took) Charlotte to the Seahawk?

a)

Mr. Hollybrass

b)

Mr. Keetch

c)

Mr. Doyle

d)

Mr. Grummage

17.

Which character is upset with Charlotte's spelling skills?

a)

Zachariah

b)

Mr. Doyle

c)

Mrs. Doyle

d)

Mr. Hollybrass

18.

Which character is shocked at Charlotte's dirty clothes?

a)

Charlotte

b)

Mrs. Doyle

c)

Mr. Doyle

d)

Captain Jaggery

19.

Which character was stabbed in the back?

a)

Captain Jaggery

b)

Zachariah

c)

Mr. Hollybrass

d)

Mr. Keetch

20.

Which part of the plot is happening when Charlotte is unhappy with her life in America and makes a change?

a)

Exposition

b)

Resolution

c)

Rising Action

d)

Climax

e)

Falling Action

21.

Which part of the plot is happening when Charlotte discovers she is the only passenger on the ship?

a)

Exposition

b)

Conflict

c)

Rising Action

d)

Climax

e)

Falling Action

22.

Which part of the plot is happening when Charlotte has to defend herself against a charge of murder?

a)

Exposition

b)

Conflict

c)

Rising Action

d)

Climax

e)

Resolution

23.

Which part of the plot is happening when Charlotte gets off the ship and meets up with her family

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

24.

Which part of the plot is happening when Charlotte plans the 2nd mutiny with Zachariah?

a)

Conflict

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

25.

Which part of the plot is happening when Charlotte defeats the Captain?

a)

Rising Action

b)

Exposition

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

26.

Which of the following is an example of a protagonist?

a)

The captain

b)

The figurehead on the Seahawk

c)

Charlotte

d)

Dillingham

27.

Which of the following is an example of an antagonist?

a)

The captain

b)

The figurehead on the Seahawk

c)

Charlotte

d)

Zachariah

28.
Charlotte Doyle was raised to be a...
a)
Teacher
b)
Sailor
c)
Proper Lady
d)
Captain
29.
Who does Charlotte see as she is boarding the ship?
a)
Captain Jaggery
b)
Mr. Grummage talking to Jaggery
c)
A stowaway
d)
Zachariah
30.
What is the first gift Zachariah gives to Charlotte?
a)
A dirk
b)
New clothes
c)
Special food
d)
A gun
31.
What does Zachariah give Charlotte to make her more comfortable on the ship?
a)
A gun
b)
New clothes
c)
A dirk
d)
Special food
32.
Why did the crew agree to sail under Captain Jaggery during this voyage?
a)
They love working for him.
b)
They could not find other jobs.
c)
They wanted to report Jaggery in America.
d)
They wanted revenge on Jaggery.
33.
During their first meeting, what does Captain Jaggery ask Charlotte to do?
a)
Be his spy.
b)
Join the crew.
c)
Find Mr. Cranick
d)
Befriend the crew.
34.
How does Charlotte regain the crew's trust after she betrays them?
a)
She walks to the end of the bowsprit.
b)
She climbs to the top of the main mast.
c)
She turns on the Captain.
d)
She saves Zachariah.
35.
Why was Charlotte suspected of murder?
a)
The captain disliked her.
b)
She was on the deck when it happened.
c)
Zachariah's death was her fault.
d)
They found her dirk in the victim.
36.
Who was killed during the hurricane?
a)
Zachariah
b)
Captain Jaggery
c)
Mr. Cranick
d)
Mr. Hollybrass
37.
How many people died during the Seahawk's voyage?
a)
Two
b)
Five
c)
Three
38.
What does the crew do to Charlotte after Jaggery's death?
a)
Throw her back in the brig
b)
Demand that she acts like a lady again
c)
Return her to her position in the crew
d)
Ask her to be captain
39.
Charlotte is overjoyed when the voyage is over.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
This novel is a work of nonfiction.
a)
True
b)
False
41.
This story is set during the early 1800s.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
Cranick was as sneaky as a fox.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
43.
The ship is a nation of its own.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
44.
What point of view is Charlotte Doyle told from?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
45.
How is theme best determined? 
a)
By considering the lesson learned by the protagonist, as well as the conflict resolution.
b)
By considering adjectives describing the protagonist and the antagonist. 
c)
By asking how you feel at the end of the story. What emotion did it create? 
d)
By asking whether the protagonist was a good main character, or if they were dynamic.
46.
Why is Charlotte named captain of the Seahawk? 
a)
Mr. Keetch liked her. 
b)
Captain Jaggery left it in his will. 
c)
Zachariah said she's trustworthy. 
d)
Mr. Fisk wanted to make her father happy. 
47.

What is the first clue that something is amiss with the Seahawk?

a)

The crew seems nervous.

b)

The porter carrying Charlotte's trunk abruptly quits because he wants nothing to do with the Seahawk's captain.

48.

What is Charlotte’s first impression of Captain Jaggery?

a)

Captain Jaggery is a gentleman.

b)

Captain Jaggery is hard to know.

49.

What character describes himself as “cook, surgeon, carpenter, and preacher to man and ship?”

a)

Zachariah

b)

Mr. Keetch

50.

Where does Charlotte hide the dirk?

a)

In her trunk

b)

Under the mattress

51.

How are Zachariah and Charlotte similar?

a)

They both initially don’t trust Jaggery.

b)

They both are unlikely sailors.

52.
Which two characters tell Charlotte to get off the boat?
a)
Captain Jaggery & Mr. Grummage
b)
Mr. Grummage & Zachariah
c)
Barlow & Foley
d)
Barlow & Mr. Keetch
53.
What happened to the two families who were supposed to travel with Charlotte?
a)
They got seasick.
b)
They boarded the ship.
c)
They left their children at home.
d)
They did not board the ship.
54.
Why is Charlotte traveling from Liverpool to Rhode Island
a)
She got kicked out of boarding school.
b)
There is a war in England that she is trying to avoid.
c)
She is going home from school for the summer.
d)
Her parents want her to go to school in America.
55.
How old is Charlotte?
a)
15
b)
14
c)
13
d)
12
56.
How does Charlotte view Zachariah at first?
a)
He is a good person.
b)
He is beneath her.
c)
He is mean.
57.
Choose a correct synonym for Captain Jaggery
a)
Fair
b)
Democratic
c)
Kind
d)
Dictator
58.
What is a round robin?
a)
A pact among the crew to rebel.
b)
A bird
c)
A signature
59.
What happened to Mr. Cranick on the last voyage?
a)
He overthrew Captain Jaggery.
b)
He lost an arm due to a beating by Captain Jaggery.
c)
He lost an arm while climbing the masts.
60.
Which word best describes Charlotte's room on the Seahawk?
a)
Quaint
b)
Comfortable
c)
Appealing
d)
Confined
61.
The brig is the ships
a)
Kitchen
b)
Jail
c)
Deck
d)
Bedroom
62.

The crew knows that Zachariah is still alive, even though Charlotte doesn't at first.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

What does Charlotte sense when she is looking through her chest?

a)

Oncoming danger

b)

Someone watching her

c)

The ship speeding up

d)

A change in the wind

64.

Charlotte decides to join the crew because . . .

a)

she is sorry for her actions.

b)

she wants to earn the captain's respect.

c)

she wants to get more exercise.

d)

she can't stand to be away from the men

65.

Which of the following best describes Charlotte's personality at the end of the novel?

a)

She is stronger in her opinions and ability to act on what she wants.

b)

She is healthier in her exercise and eating.

c)

She is resistant to any changes happening in her life and wants things to go back to how they were.

d)

She is careful of those around her.

66.

Based on the clues, we can infer that, above all else, Jaggery craves__________.

a)

Power

b)

Strength

c)

Order

d)

Money