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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who took over Spark's duties on the ship?
(a) Sharkey.
(b) Purvis.
(c) Cooley.
(d) Stout.

2. What do the slaves fight over in the hold?
(a) The windows.
(b) The food.
(c) The latrine bucket.
(d) The water.

3. After the fire in New Orleans, what did Jessie stare at while thinking about the power of fire?
(a) The sun.
(b) A lamp.
(c) A candle.
(d) The fireplace.

4. What is the name of the ship Jessie is taken to?
(a) The North Star.
(b) The Midnight.
(c) The Moonlight.
(d) The Star.

5. What does Jessie do to earn money?
(a) Sings.
(b) Plays a fife.
(c) Dances.
(d) Does odd chores.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jessie taken away in?

2. How does Jessie's aunt think he should earn money?

3. What does Cooley want to own one day?

4. What will the Spaniard do with the slaves before selling them?

5. What kind of bed does Jessie sleep in on the ship?

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