True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Discussion Questions:
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Discussion Questions:
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Discussion Questions:
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Was <strong>Charlotte</strong> easily impressed? Why does this matter?<br />
What kinds <strong>of</strong> feelings do you get about the Captain?<br />
Did the head with eyes in the cargo hold scare you? Would you have gone back<br />
like <strong>Charlotte</strong> to get the clothes and books out <strong>of</strong> the trunk?<br />
Chapters 10-17<br />
What do you think <strong>of</strong> <strong>Charlotte</strong>’s reaction to the warning signs <strong>of</strong> crew rebellion?<br />
Do you think Mr. Hollybrass was truly supporting the Captain?<br />
Why did the crew seek revenge towards the Captain?<br />
Why was it a turning point in the story when the Captain collected the weapons?<br />
How was <strong>Charlotte</strong> different from Miss <strong>Doyle</strong>?<br />
How did being 13, doing crew work and seeing so much hardship and death<br />
change <strong>Charlotte</strong>?<br />
Do you think this story could be true?<br />
Should <strong>Charlotte</strong> have felt guilty for exposing the crews’ plans for rebellion?<br />
How would you describe <strong>Charlotte</strong>’s decision-making skills as a crewman on the<br />
Seahawk?<br />
What do you think <strong>of</strong> <strong>Charlotte</strong>’s response when she was allowed to select a man<br />
to take the punishment for Cranick’s revenge?<br />
Why do you think <strong>Charlotte</strong> apologized to the Captain for whipping him?<br />
What was the significance <strong>of</strong> the clothes <strong>Charlotte</strong> wore vs. The clothe Miss<br />
<strong>Doyle</strong> wore?<br />
Did Miss <strong>Doyle</strong>/<strong>Charlotte</strong> have a choice about who’s side she would be on?<br />
What effect did <strong>Charlotte</strong>’s father’s position with the shipping company have on<br />
the story?<br />
What was your reaction when Zachariah came back from the dead?<br />
Do you agree with the verdict <strong>of</strong> <strong>Charlotte</strong>’s trial?
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