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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 live at the beginning of the book?
(a) Miami.
(b) Baton Rouge.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Biloxi.

2. Why is Jessie so hesitant about being on a slave ship?
(a) He is against slavery.
(b) It is illegal.
(c) He does not like slaves.
(d) He has heard strange stories about slaver ships.

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

4. Which ration does the captain cut for the crew when the wind dies?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Water.
(c) Rum.
(d) Bread.

5. What does Jessie say his house is full of?
(a) Moisture.
(b) Love.
(c) Sweat.
(d) Smoke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which crew-member says he does not want to be involved in the slave trade?

2. What pains Jessie about being away from his mother?

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

4. How did Jessie's father die?

5. How much does the Captain pay for each slave?

(see the answer key)

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