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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Old Man.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why does the ship leave the shore at night time?
(a) So the slaves won't see the shore slipping away.
(b) To avoid detection from the British.
(c) To take advantage of the best wind.
(d) So they won't have to pay full price for the docking fee.
2. What will the Spaniard do with the slaves before selling them?
(a) Cure their illness.
(b) Train them.
(c) Fatten them.
(d) Teach them to speak.
3. How did Jessie's father die?
(a) Drowned.
(b) Starved.
(c) Caught pneumonia.
(d) Was murdered and robbed.
4. What is Jessie taken away in?
(a) A potato sack.
(b) A sail.
(c) A canvas sack.
(d) A barrel.
5. What does Jessie put on his feet for his journey?
(a) Old boots.
(b) Rags.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Layers of socks.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who helps Jessie make a dining tent for the slaves?
2. Why does Ned say his involvement with the slaves is different than the other men?
3. Who is Jessie?
4. What does Jessie want to watch the cook do?
5. Why is Jessie so hesitant about being on a slave ship?
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