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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharkey teach Jessie?
(a) To climb the ratlines.
(b) To use a compass.
(c) To mend a sail.
(d) To secure a rigging.

2. What is the name of the man who paid Jessie earlier in the day?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Christopher.
(c) Clem.
(d) Christian.

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

4. Who is Jessie?
(a) The narrator's brother.
(b) The antagonist.
(c) The narrator.
(d) The narrator's sister.

5. What is Jessie's last name?
(a) Billings.
(b) Bollier.
(c) Bullint.
(d) Baller.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jessie want to be when he gets older?

2. How old is Jessie when he is put on the ship?

3. How long is the voyage supposed to take?

4. Why does Jessie not believe the man who says he does not want to be involved in the slave trade?

5. What animal does Jessie think Purvis resembles?

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