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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the horrid smell on the ship?
(a) Tar.
(b) Chloride of lime.
(c) Salt and vinegar.
(d) Blood, sweat and tears.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jessie call his aunt behind her back?

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

3. How long is the voyage supposed to take?

4. How is the weather on Jessie's first day at sea?

5. What is Jessie told he will be doing on the ship?

(see the answer key)

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