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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jessie first meet the Captain?
(a) In the hold.
(b) On the poop deck.
(c) At his cabin.
(d) In the forecastle.

2. What bent the trees on an island Jessie sees off the ship?
(a) Prevailing winds.
(b) The slope of the island.
(c) Strong gorillas.
(d) A hurricane.

3. How does Jessie start to feel about the slaves after he plays for them a few times?
(a) He loves them.
(b) He hates them.
(c) He ignores their existence.
(d) He pities them.

4. What does Jessie pretend to catch his foot in when the slaves are being thrown overboard?
(a) A ripped sail.
(b) A bucket.
(c) The wheel.
(d) A coil of rope.

5. What does Jessie feel like doing when he enters the man's house?
(a) Eating.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Singing.
(d) Crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is told to watch over the children when a sail is seen while the Spaniard is aboard?

2. What is the African boy's name?

3. Why does Jessie decide to take the longest way home?

4. Whom does Jessie trust most on the ship?

5. How many slaves died the day Ned died?

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