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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Purvis say to calm Jessie's fears about his mother?
(a) That his mother knows where he is.
(b) That they will mail a letter to his mother.
(c) That he has spoken to his mother.
(d) That his mother asked them to do this.

2. How long has Jessie been at sea when the wind dies?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 4 weeks.

3. What pains Jessie about being away from his mother?
(a) She thinks he's dead.
(b) He never got to say goodbye.
(c) He can't help pay the bills.
(d) He can't protect her.

4. What is the only pretty thing in Jessie's house?
(a) A basket of thread.
(b) A wedding picture of his parents.
(c) A porcelain doll.
(d) His sister.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes a whip with nine cords?

2. What has Jessie's mother told him to stay away from?

3. How does Jessie's aunt think he should earn money?

4. Who is Jessie?

5. What does Sharkey teach Jessie?

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