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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did the captain Purvis knew trade slaves before being caught?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 5 years.

2. What do the men who take Jessie say he is worthless without?
(a) His fife.
(b) His shoes.
(c) His clothes.
(d) His hide.

3. What is Jessie's mother's occupation?
(a) Maid.
(b) Seamstress.
(c) Butter Churner.
(d) Singer.

4. What do the men on the ship start doing when the wind dies?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Quarreling.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Drinking.

5. How is the weather on Jessie's first day at sea?
(a) Windy.
(b) Perfect.
(c) Rainy.
(d) Hot and balmy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jessie live at the beginning of the book?

2. Why is Jessie late coming home at the beginning of the book?

3. How old was Jessie when his father died?

4. What is Jessie's last name?

5. What will all the sailors carry when the slaves are on board?

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