Charlotte+Doyle+Study+Guide

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__**Chapters 1-8:**__

1. Why is Charlotte so uneasey about being on the ship? What do her reactions to the ship and its crew reveal about her character?
 * Grammar note**: the noun "crew" is a collective noun (like the words pollution, snow or information) that refers to several crew members, or members of the ship's crew...you CANNOT say "crews" as a plural noun, (just like you cannot say pollutions, snows or informations...)it is ALWAYS used as the word "crew" no matter how many people are part of the crew.

2. According to Zachariah (Zak-A-Ry-Uh), why does Charlotte need a knife? How does Charlotte show concern for Zachariah when discussing the knife with the captain?
 * Grammar note**: use "the captain" when referring to the position or title of a ship's captain...use Captain when placed in front of a name, as in Captain Jaggery. NEVER use "the" in front of Captain Jaggery (as in The Captain Jaggery)...people's names do not take the word "the" in front of them).

3. What disturbing information does Zachariah give Charlotte about Captain Jaggery and the ship's crew? Why does she refuse to believe him?

4. How does the scene in the dark cargo area, where Charlotte feels a presence and sees two faces, add to the story's mood?

5. What is your opinion of Captain Jaggery so far? Who do you think knows more about the captain's true nature--Charlotte or Zachariah? Why?


 * __Chapters 9-15:__**

1. Why does Charlotte tell the captain about the round robin? What do you think she expects him to do?

2. What does Charlotte do that angers the captain as he oversees (supervises/watches) the beating of Zachariah? What angers him most about her action?

3. Explain the crew's attitude toward Charlotte after Jaggery squashes (stops) the mutiny. How does Charlotte feel about her actions?

4. Even though she has observed his cruel behaviour, Charlotte tries to make peace with Captain Jaggery immediately after he ends the crew's rebellion. In your opinion, why does she try to get along with the captain?

5. Do you agree with Charlotte's decision to join the crew? Why or why not?

__**Chapters 16-22:**__

1. What were your feelings or thoughts as you read the last section of the novel? Record your ideas.

2. What reasons does Captain Jaggery give for finding Charlotte guilty of the murder?

3. Why is Charlotte surprised to see Zachariah in the brig? How did he end up down there? Who brings him food?

4. Explain the family's reaction to Charlotte when she first gets off the boat. What is Charlotte's attitude toward them?

5. Evaluate Charlotte's friendship with Zachariah. How did the two become good friends?

6. If you had been Charlotte, would you have left home for a life sailing on the sea? Why or why not?

7. Were you surprised by the outcome/ending of the novel? Explain why or why not.