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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Jessie when his father died?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 7.
(d) 4.

2. What does Purvis try to do unsuccessfully as they near the ship?
(a) Calm Jessie down.
(b) Navigate the small boat.
(c) Catch some fresh fish.
(d) Play Jessie's fife.

3. How much does the Captain pay for each slave?
(a) $10.
(b) $5.
(c) $15.
(d) $20.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of the slave who shooed Jessie away from a window?

3. Who is Jessie?

4. What does Jessie want the cook to give him when the wind dies?

5. Whom does Jessie trust most on the ship?

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