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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bent the trees on an island Jessie sees off the ship?
(a) A hurricane.
(b) The slope of the island.
(c) Prevailing winds.
(d) Strong gorillas.

2. What does Jessie notice in the galley after the wind dies?
(a) A large barrel of coffee grinds.
(b) Stacks of wooden bowls.
(c) A huge cauldron.
(d) Chains.

3. Where does Jessie live at the beginning of the book?
(a) Biloxi.
(b) Miami.
(c) Baton Rouge.
(d) New Orleans.

4. What does Purvis say makes cooks so angry?
(a) The heat.
(b) The smell.
(c) The salt.
(d) The smoke.

5. How long is the voyage supposed to take?
(a) 5 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 4 months.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Purvis try to do unsuccessfully as they near the ship?

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

4. Who takes Jessie to see the Captain?

5. What does the Captain call Jessie?

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