Exploring Themes in Nautical Literature

The transcript describes a scene on a ship where Miss Doyle, feeling like a princess, is led by Captain Jaggery. The captain gives orders to the crew, who respond with various tasks. Miss Doyle is tasked with finding her trunk and explores the cargo area. Barlow warns her about the captain's intentions. As she searches, she senses a mysterious presence, leading to a suspenseful moment.

How does the narrator feel as she crosses the ship's waist?

• Like a ghost

• Like a sailor

• Like a princess

• Like a prisoner

What does Captain Jaggery say about the ship's speed?

• It's moving very slowly

• It's not moving at all

• It's moving too fast

• It's moving at the right speed

What does Captain Jaggery predict about the weather?

• It will rain soon

• A storm is coming

• The sun will shine brightly

• There will be a blow

What is Mr. Keach's reaction to the captain's prediction?

• He ignores it

• He laughs it off

• He seems surprised

• He agrees immediately

What does Mr. Holly Brass instruct Mr. Barlow to do?

• Prepare the ship for a storm

• Clean the deck

• Lead Miss Doyle to her trunk

• Adjust the sails

Where is the narrator's trunk located?

• In the crew's quarters

• In the hold

• In the top steerage

• In the captain's cabin

What does the narrator compare the cargo hold to?

• A haunted house

• A pirate's ship

• A whale's belly

• A treasure chest

What does the narrator feel while exploring her trunk?

• Excitement

• Boredom

• Fear

• A presence watching her

What does the narrator discover when she turns around?

• An open window

• A hidden treasure

• A sleeping sailor

• A grinning head