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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 say really provides for his family?
(a) God.
(b) His father's ghost.
(c) His mother's heart.
(d) A needle.

2. Where does Ned look when the slaves are on the deck?
(a) At the women.
(b) Toward heaven.
(c) At his hands.
(d) To the sea.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jessie call the foulest man alive?

2. Why does the ship leave the shore at night time?

3. What does Spark touch for good luck?

4. How do Jessie and the African boy help the man who saved them?

5. What does Cooley want to own one day?

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