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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. What does Jessie say really provides for his family?
(a) A needle.
(b) His father's ghost.
(c) His mother's heart.
(d) God.

2. What is used to cover the hatches at the hold?
(a) Mesh.
(b) Tarpaulin.
(c) Gratings.
(d) Chains.

3. Why is Jessie comforted by a cockroach in his hammock?
(a) It makes him feel less alone.
(b) It reminds him of land.
(c) It makes it less real to him.
(d) It reminds him that this is temporary.

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

5. What does Jessie want to watch the cook do?
(a) Pluck a chicken.
(b) Butcher a cow.
(c) Percolate coffee.
(d) Knead dough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Purvis say to calm Jessie's fears about his mother?

2. What is the only pretty thing in Jessie's house?

3. How long has Jessie been at sea when the wind dies?

4. What do the men who take Jessie say he is worthless without?

5. Why does Jessie decide to take the longest way home?

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