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1
Q

what is the name of Mr. Davis’ ship?

A

Franklin

2
Q

what position does Mr. Davis offer Manjiro on hi ship?

A

steward

3
Q

who is serving as first mate on Mr. Davis’ ship?

A

Isachaar “Itchy” Aken

4
Q

why does Manjiro hesitate to sign on as a crew member of Mr. Davis’ crew?

A

his responsibility to Mrs. Whitfield to manage the farm and William Henry

5
Q

what makes Manjiro change his mind about joining the crew?

A

Mr. Davis promises Manjiro a chance to return to Japan

6
Q

did Mrs. Whitfield support Manjiro’s decision to join a whaling crew?

A

yes

7
Q

what speaks to Manjiro of going home?

A

the roll of the ship under his feet, the fresh ocean breeze, the shouts of the orders, the cry of seagulls, and the groan of the ship timbers

8
Q

Manjiro departs from New Bedford on:

A

1846, The Year of the Horse, or the 3rd year of Kola

9
Q

how old is Manjiro when he departs on the Franklin?

A

19

10
Q

what would Manjiro give up to go back to his homeland of Japan?

A

his privileged life in America

11
Q

what crew member makes Manjiro’s limbs feel like pudding?

A

Jolly

12
Q

what happened to Jolly’s face?

A

it is scarred and creased with scars from the fire, his right eye is damaged

13
Q

why does Jolly not recognize Manjiro at first?

A

he has bad eyesight

14
Q

what advice does Jolly give to Manjiro?

A

to disembark from the ship before it travels too far from shore

15
Q

is Manjiro threatened by Jolly’s remarks?

A

no, he thinks Jolly is warning him about something else