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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jessie not believe the man who says he does not want to be involved in the slave trade?
(a) He reads his journal.
(b) He gets money from the trade.
(c) He knows the men have a choice of which ship to join.
(d) He hears a different story.

2. Where does Jessie first meet the Captain?
(a) At his cabin.
(b) In the hold.
(c) In the forecastle.
(d) On the poop deck.

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

4. Who makes a whip with nine cords?
(a) John Cooley.
(b) Sparks.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Purvis.

5. What is the Captain's last name?
(a) Hawthorne.
(b) Crayburn.
(c) Cawthorne.
(d) Hayburn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Jessie when he is put on the ship?

2. What is the only pretty thing in Jessie's house?

3. What is Jessie told he will be doing on the ship?

4. What is the name of the ship Jessie is taken to?

5. What pains Jessie about being away from his mother?

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