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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the weather on Jessie's first day at sea?
(a) Perfect.
(b) Hot and balmy.
(c) Rainy.
(d) Windy.

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

3. What will the Spaniard do with the slaves before selling them?
(a) Teach them to speak.
(b) Fatten them.
(c) Train them.
(d) Cure their illness.

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

5. How does Jessie feel when the African boy leaves on his journey?
(a) Remorseful.
(b) Alone.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where have Jessie and the African boy landed?

2. What does Jessie tell the man he is not when he helps the boys?

3. What does Jessie give the man who is struggling on the ship?

4. What does Jessie notice in the galley after the wind dies?

5. How did Jessie's father die?

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