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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 slaver.
(b) A grocer.
(c) A chandler.
(d) A banker.

2. What was the name of the slave who shooed Jessie away from a window?
(a) Sun.
(b) Moon.
(c) Star.
(d) Sky.

3. Why is a woman thrown overboard after leaving the supply island?
(a) She was pregnant.
(b) She killed another slave.
(c) She had the fever.
(d) She was trampled to death.

4. What does Jessie put on his feet for his journey?
(a) Old boots.
(b) Rags.
(c) Layers of socks.
(d) Shoes.

5. How does Jessie describe the Cuban shoreline?
(a) Clean.
(b) Smoky.
(c) Pristine.
(d) Obscure.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the captain Purvis knew trade slaves before being caught?

2. How long is the voyage supposed to take?

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

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

5. What does Jessie say being at sea makes a man think about?

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