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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ben Stout's Mistake.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Jessie about the danger of being caught in the slave trade?
(a) Captain.
(b) Purvis.
(c) Sharkey.
(d) Grime.

2. Who is in charge of the slaves when they are on the ship?
(a) Ned.
(b) Purvis.
(c) Sharkey.
(d) Stout.

3. How many times is Jessie flogged when he runs away from his duty?
(a) 5.
(b) 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

4. What does the captain do for the slaves before they leave his ship?
(a) Pairs them up in families.
(b) Holds a ball.
(c) Names them.
(d) Brands them.

5. Who snaps Jessie out of his breathless state at one point?
(a) Purvis.
(b) Curry.
(c) The Captain.
(d) The Mate.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jessie describe the Cuban shoreline?

2. Who is the first sailor Jessie sees after the storm?

3. What is the Captain's last name?

4. Why does Jessie not believe the man who says he does not want to be involved in the slave trade?

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

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