Study Guide for T.C.C.D. chapters 8-15

Why did Charlotte keep one of her outfits packed away?

So that when she disembarked she would have one nice outfit that she has not worn yet. She needs to be presentable.

Why did Charlotte accept the clothing Zachariah had made for her, even though she wasn't going to wear it?

The reason she accepted it was so that she would not offend him deeply. Was being polite.

Why hadn't Charlotte been in the forecastle before? Other than the forecastle, what was the other place on the ship Charlotte was asked not to go into?

It was the one place on the seahawk where the sailors called their own. The other place is the brig.

Why was Charlotte concerned when she noticed five men off watch in the forecastle?

She knew one of them was a stowaway.they had shifts four men resting four men working either someone wasn't working on their shift or their is an extra person.

Why were the men spying on Charlotte after she retrieved the needle from Ewing's chest?

They knew she had seen the round robin and the pistol in Ewing's chest. They wanted to see if she would rat them out.

Who warned Charlotte of what might happen to her if she told Captain Jaggery what she saw in the forecastle? How did he warn her?

It was Morgan he warned her by lifting is finger and drew his own neck as of cutting it.

Why were the crew members trying to put Captain Jaggery on trial?

They were putting him on trial for justice. For what he did to mr. Cranick.

What did Charlotte do to stop the whipping of Zachariah? What did she accidentally do after?

She stole the whip form Mr. Hollybrass, she tried to throw it over Baird but Captain Jaggery was to fast and grabbed the whip before she could throw it over board. Brings her arms up and strikes him across the face.

What did Charlotte find in the forecastle? What was the captain's reaction when she told him?

She saw a round robin. The captain grabbed his muskets and called all of the crew to meet him at the quarter deck. I am going to crush this mutiny.

Who was the leader of the rebellion/round robin?

It is Mr. Cranick.

Who was the stowaway and what happened to him?

It was Mr. Cranick. Captain Jaggery shot him in the middle of his chest and he died , so they threw him overboard.

What happened to Zachariah?

He was the leader so Mr. hollybrass was ordered to whip him whilst hung.his body drops to the deck he is dead.

How did the captain's friendship with Charlotte Doyle change after the incident with the whip? What did the captain tell her?

Charlotte feels bad for the wrong reasons she wants to beg him for forgiveness. She begs him for forgiveness. He wants nothing to do with her. And told her get out get out. They are no longer friends he loathes her.

What did Charlotte do at the end of Chapter 12?

She put on the seamen's clothing. She was the very soul of justice." I have come to be one of the crew.

What was the challenge that the crew members gave Charlotte in order to accept her as a member of the crew? Was Charlotte successful?

She feels bad for rating them out. And since Zachariah is dead his job was spread around. They told her to climb the royal mast, she proves herself. She becomes a ships boy. They accept her as one of the crew.

Why did Charlotte feel she needed to become a member of the crew?

To redeem herself.

Which crew member was Charlotte planning to replace?

She is planning to replace Mr. Johnson

What was the captain's reaction to Charlotte's decision to become a member of the crew? What did he tell her?

He tells she is dressed unseemly. You will remove these clothes and where the proper clothes. She had to life in the forecastle. They give her own corner. Your name is now Mister Doyle.

Was Charlotte able to stay in her cabin? What were her sleeping arrangements?

No, she lived in the forecastle.

What did the crew members feel was the relationship between the captain and Mr. Hollybrass?

Mr. Hollybrass is the glove to Jaggers hand.

What new name did the captain give Charlotte?

Mister Doyle.

Describe what happened between Captain Jaggery and Charlotte after he struck her across the face.

They become mortal enemies. He will do anything to get rid of her. He sent her to the bowsprit to cut a sail. Which is the Hardest job on the ship.

When Charlotte saw a red bird, she thought they were close to land. What did Barlow explain to her?

It was there because it was blown into the sea by a hurricane.

What were Captain Jaggery and Mr. Hollybrass arguing about?

They were arguing about the hurricane Mr.Hollybrass wanted to go around the hurricane and captain wants the opposite.

Who did Charlotte see when she was repairing a sail during the hurricane? Did she believe he was real?

She sees Zachariah. She doesn't think that it is him she thinks that it is an angel.

Who was found dead on deck during the storm? How was he killed and what was he holding in his hand?

Mr. Hollybrass. He was killed with the dirk that Zachariah gave Charlotte. And in his hand was a handkerchief that was owned by Charlotte.

What is keelhauling?

It is a form of punishment it meant pulling a sailor is under the ship by their waist.