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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jessie taken away in?
(a) A canvas sack.
(b) A barrel.
(c) A sail.
(d) A potato sack.

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

3. How long does the ship sit near the land?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 6 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 7 days.

4. What did the captain on the ship with 500 slaves become after that voyage?
(a) An artist.
(b) A preacher.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) A teacher.

5. Who tells Jessie about the danger of being caught in the slave trade?
(a) Sharkey.
(b) Purvis.
(c) Captain.
(d) Grime.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jessie not believe the man who says he does not want to be involved in the slave trade?

2. How many times is Jessie flogged when he runs away from his duty?

3. Who takes the shackles off the slaves?

4. What is used to cover the hatches at the hold?

5. What do some of the slave men think the slavers will do to them?

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