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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) 15 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 20 years.

2. How many homes were destroyed by the fire Jessie saw when he was little?
(a) 77.
(b) 177.
(c) 107.
(d) 207.

3. What does Jessie give the man who is struggling on the ship?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Rum.
(c) Gruel.
(d) Water.

4. What stops the quarreling on the ship while in the Bight of Benin?
(a) Jessie's song on the fife.
(b) A full moon.
(c) A gun fired by Spark.
(d) The first boatlad of ships.

5. What strange thing happens on shore when Jessie gets to the Bight of Benin?
(a) The shore is on fire.
(b) They strike a coral reef.
(c) Strong waves prevent them from docking.
(d) The water is infested with sharks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jessie say being at sea makes a man think about?

3. Where does Jessie go to be alone when they are so close to land?

4. Who does Jessie have little interaction with?

5. What is the cook's name?

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