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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. Why does the ship leave the shore at night time?
(a) To take advantage of the best wind.
(b) To avoid detection from the British.
(c) So they won't have to pay full price for the docking fee.
(d) So the slaves won't see the shore slipping away.

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

3. Who is told to watch over the children when a sail is seen while the Spaniard is aboard?
(a) The Spaniard.
(b) Jessie.
(c) Purvis.
(d) Stout.

4. Who flogged Jessie?
(a) Spark.
(b) Purvis.
(c) The Captain.
(d) Stout.

5. How long has Jessie been at sea when the wind dies?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 4 weeks.
(c) 5 weeks.
(d) 2 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the slave who looks bent and old?

2. What is used to cover the hatches at the hold?

3. What does Jessie pretend to catch his foot in when the slaves are being thrown overboard?

4. What does Jessie say he never got used to on the ship?

5. What do some of the slave men think the slavers will do to them?

(see the answer key)

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