How did Nolan show courage and leadership in a naval battle of the War of 1812?
How did the commodore thank Nolan for his assistance in the battle?
Why did Nolan have great difficulty translating for some Africans freed from a slave ship?
What did Captain Danforth discover when he visited the dying Nolan in his cabin?
What does the letter at the end of the story reveal about Nolan's character and how it has changed?
In this blend of fiction and history, the author refers to actual people, places, and events to make the story more believable. What are some authentic details of history that Danforth says Nolan missed in fifty-five years of exile? (List at least three)
This story was written in 1863, when the United States was in danger of being destroyed by the Civil War. The author wrote this seemingly true story "as a warning to the young Nolans of today." Explain in your own words what you think his message is to his readers.