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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 sells the slaves from Africa to the slavers?
(a) Young sailors.
(b) The prison keepers.
(c) African Ambassadors.
(d) Native kings.

2. Whom does Jessie see steal an egg one night?
(a) A hooded figure.
(b) A woman.
(c) A child.
(d) A rat.

3. Whom is Jessie sent to borrow candles from?
(a) The storekeeper.
(b) The school mistress.
(c) Uncle Ernest.
(d) Aunt Agatha.

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. Who does Jessie have little interaction with?
(a) Curry.
(b) The Captain.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Sparks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Jessie when his father died?

2. What does Stout tell Jessie to get out of the Captain's cabin?

3. Who is the first sailor Jessie sees after the storm?

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

5. Who is Jessie?

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