Captain Jaggery and Charlotte's Dilemmas

Charlotte Doyle, a young girl aboard the Seahawk, encounters Zachariah, who tells her unsettling tales about Captain Jaggery. Despite her disbelief, she is relieved when Mr. Hollybrass escorts her to the captain's elegant cabin. There, Captain Jaggery charms her with his refined manners and shares stories about his daughter, Victoria. He offers Charlotte freedom on the ship and discusses his leadership philosophy, emphasizing order and discipline. The captain also entrusts Charlotte with a dirk for her safety, despite her reluctance. The interaction leaves Charlotte with mixed feelings about the captain and the crew.

What was Charlotte's initial reaction to Zachariah's story about Captain Jaggery?

• She was indifferent.

• She was excited.

• She was amused.

• She was deeply mortified.

How does Charlotte describe the captain's cabin compared to the rest of the ship?

• As equally crude and rough.

• As a world apart, elegant and refined.

• As small and cramped.

• As dark and gloomy.

What does Captain Jaggery offer Charlotte during their meeting?

• A tour of the ship.

• A cup of tea and biscuits.

• A new dress.

• A book to read.

What does Captain Jaggery ask Charlotte to do regarding the crew?

• To teach them how to read.

• To be his eyes and ears among them.

• To befriend them and share stories.

• To avoid them completely.

What is a 'round robin' according to Captain Jaggery?

• A pact among the crew.

• A type of tea.

• A type of bird.

• A navigation tool.

What does Captain Jaggery insist Charlotte do with the dirk?

• Throw it into the ocean.

• Keep it under her mattress.

• Give it back to him.

• Use it to threaten the crew.