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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Old Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the African boy's name?
(a) Ross.
(b) Ruse.
(c) Ras.
(d) Raz.

2. What does Purvis try to do unsuccessfully as they near the ship?
(a) Play Jessie's fife.
(b) Calm Jessie down.
(c) Catch some fresh fish.
(d) Navigate the small boat.

3. What is the cook's name?
(a) Cinnamon.
(b) Chili.
(c) Curry.
(d) Cardimon.

4. Who is the first sailor Jessie sees after the storm?
(a) Purvis.
(b) The Captain.
(c) Wick.
(d) Stout.

5. How much does the Captain pay for each slave?
(a) $5.
(b) $20.
(c) $15.
(d) $10.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jessie say his house is full of?

2. What does Jessie tell the man he is not when he helps the boys?

3. What is the first purpose of the pin?

4. Who retrieves Jessie's stolen fife?

5. Who tends to Jessie's wounds after his flogging?

(see the answer key)

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