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What did Charlotte have to do to become part of the crew?
She had to earn the respect of the crew by proving that she was worthy of contributing to the ship’s success.
How old was Charlotte when she first boarded the Seahawk?
13 years old
How did Charlotte’s perspective of the crew change throughout the story?
Initially, she viewed them with as scary people, but as she learned about them and shared experiences with them, she came to see them as allies.
Where was Charlotte studying?
She studied at Barrington School for Better Girls in Liverpool, England.
What was Captain Jaggery’s real name?
Andrew Jaggery
What conflicts did Charlotte have throughout the story?
Charlotte had struggles finding her identity in a ship dominated by men and also in the difference of the social classes. Since she was friends with a black man, other people would think of her as unnatural.
What is foreshadowing?
a device used by writers to hint at or suggest future events or outcomes in a story.
What is the literary genre of the novel?
Historical Fiction
What point of view is used throughout the story?
The story is narrated in 1st person since it is from Charlotte’s perspective. This allows readers to experience her feelings directly.
Who was the traitor of the crew?
The traitor of the crew was Mr. Keetch.
Is Captain Jaggery a kind and understanding leader throughout the novel?
False (He is grim and authoritative)
Does Charlotte's family strongly support her journey and encourage her independence?
False (They have traditional expectations for her.)
Is the crew of the Seahawk entirely supportive of Captain Jaggery?
False (There is tension between the crew and Captain Jaggery.)
Does Charlotte become more adventurous and brave as the story progresses?
True
Is the book set in the late 19th century?
True
Does the climax of the story involve a mutiny against Captain Jaggery?
True
Does Charlotte come from a poor, middle-class, or wealthy family?
Wealthy
Where was Charlotte traveling to?
She was traveling to her home in Providence, Rhode Island.
What is the ship’s name?
The Seahawk
Mr. Grummage
He was paid by Charlotte’s father to make sure Charlotte got on the ship. Charlotte considered him as a fatherly figure.
Mr. Hollybrass
First mate of the Seahawk. He and the captain seemed like they had a close relationship.
Mr. Keetch
The second mate of the Seahawk. He’s nervous and fidgety and creeps Charlotte out at the beginning of the story. He was used by Jaggery to find out what Zachariah and Charlotte’s plan was.
Charlotte
The protagonist of the story. She is a 13-year-old girl who comes from a rich family in Rhode Island. Initially, she was a polite and fancy girl. Later on in the story, she becomes more mature, and independent, and does not care as much about her manners.
Captain Jaggery
He is the captain of the Seahawk. He is a seasoned sailor who does not accept laziness and disobedience from his crew. He is a natural leader who is quite authoritative
Zachariah
He was a black man who was about 50 years or older. He’s originally from Africa and the oldest on the Seahawk. He was the only cook and surgeon on the Seahawk.
Discussion Question: What hard choices does Charlotte have to make, and what do they teach her?
Charlotte faces several tough decisions, like whether to go against Captain Jaggery and support the crew. These choices teach her about bravery and the importance of doing what she believes is right, even when it's hard. They help her grow into a strong and independent person.
Discussion Question: How does Charlotte change by the end of the story?
Charlotte starts as a very proper girl who always follows rules. By the end, she becomes more confident and learns to stand up for herself. She goes from being scared and unsure to being brave and making her own decisions.
Who gives Charlotte the dirk (knife)?
Zachariah
Who took Charlo
Where does Charlotte usually keep the dirk?
Under her bed mattress.
What clothing did Zachariah give Charlotte?
Zachariah gave Charlotte a pair of trousers and a blouse he hand sewed himself.
What did the crew propose Charlotte to do to prove that she was worthy of being part of the crew?
They proposed that Charlotte climbs the royal yard and back. She successfully did it.
Who did Charlotte originally suspect of murdering Holllybrass?
She suspected Zachariah, but later on, when Zachariah and her put the pieces together, they knew that it was Captain Jaggery.
How was Cranick killed?
Cranick was shot by a gun by Jaggery when the crew had gone on a mutiny.
Why did Charlotte and Zachariah act so quickly to try to defeat Captain Jaggery when Charlotte was in the brig for the accusation of Mr. Hollybrass’ murder?
They acted quickly because Charlotte was to be sentenced to death by hanging 24 hours or less right after Charlotte was found guilty by Jaggery for Mr. Hollybrass’ murder.
What was Charlotte’s and Zachariah’s plan to get rid of Jaggery?
They wanted to plan a second mutiny. The plan was that Charlotte would go to find the captain’s key to the gun cabinet, (which she knew where it was because she saw the captain grab it in the first mutiny) and take some guns to go catch captain Jaggery and be able to protect herself.
What actually happened when Charlotte and Zachariah tried to put their plan in action?
It turned out that Mr. Keetch, who was supposed to be helping them execute the plan, had told Captain Jaggery what they were going to do. Since he did that, when Charlotte went to the place where the key was, Jaggery was there.
What actually happened when Charlotte and Zachariah tried to put their plan in action? (CONTINUATION)
He offered Charlotte to put on her fancy clothes and say sorry for what she did. The captain said that if she did that she would not be hanged nor punished. She said no. They started to get into a fight and after some struggles, the sea roared and made Captain Jaggery fall into the sea. He was not to be seen again.
What were Charlotte’s siblings called?
They were younger than her. Their names were Evelina and Albert.
What happened in the end of the story?
Charlotte did not feel at home in her actual home with her parents, so she ended up putting on her sailor clothing, sneaking out and returning to the Seahawk and Zachariah, where she belonged.
