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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 Jessie want to be when he gets older?
(a) A chandler.
(b) A banker.
(c) A slaver.
(d) A grocer.

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

3. How long does the ship sit near the land?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 3 days.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first purpose of the pin?

2. What does Jessie say about men who go to sea voluntarily?

3. Which crew-member says he does not want to be involved in the slave trade?

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

5. Who takes Jessie to see the Captain?

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