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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 the Captain do when he first meets Jessie?
(a) Whips him.
(b) Throttles him.
(c) Slaps his face.
(d) Bites his ear.

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

3. What does Spark do when Sharkey gets drunk?
(a) Whips him.
(b) Locks him in the hold.
(c) Throws him overboard.
(d) Kicks his head.

4. What will all the sailors carry when the slaves are on board?
(a) Pistols.
(b) Clubs.
(c) Whips.
(d) Knives.

5. Who does Jessie have little interaction with?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Curry.
(c) Sparks.
(d) The Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who snaps Jessie out of his breathless state at one point?

2. Where is Purvis originally from?

3. Who does Jessie talk to when he is curious about his first sight of the slaves?

4. What stops the quarreling on the ship while in the Bight of Benin?

5. What does the Captain call Jessie?

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