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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 does Stout give Jessie after sending him to the Captain's cabin?
(a) Biscuits.
(b) A hat.
(c) An apple.
(d) Rum.

2. What did Purvis say to calm Jessie's fears about his mother?
(a) That his mother knows where he is.
(b) That his mother asked them to do this.
(c) That they will mail a letter to his mother.
(d) That he has spoken to his mother.

3. Which ration does the captain cut for the crew when the wind dies?
(a) Water.
(b) Bread.
(c) Rum.
(d) Coffee.

4. What drowns out Jessie's fife during the dancing?
(a) The slaves' chanting.
(b) The clapping crew.
(c) The crying children.
(d) The sound of the chains.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stout get angry about after the wind dies?

2. What do Jessie and the African boy do while hiding?

3. Where is Purvis originally from?

4. What does Spark touch for good luck?

5. What is Jessie taken away in?

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