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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Jessie want to be when he gets older?
(a) A slaver.
(b) A grocer.
(c) A chandler.
(d) A banker.

3. What bent the trees on an island Jessie sees off the ship?
(a) A hurricane.
(b) The slope of the island.
(c) Prevailing winds.
(d) Strong gorillas.

4. What does Stout get angry about after the wind dies?
(a) Someone emptied his chest.
(b) Someone ate his ration.
(c) Someone made fun of his mother.
(d) Someone accused him of cheating.

5. What are the latrine buckets full of when Jessie empties them after seeing a flying fish?
(a) Wood chips.
(b) Blood.
(c) Rats.
(d) Hair.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After the fire in New Orleans, what did Jessie stare at while thinking about the power of fire?

4. What does Jessie want to watch the cook do?

5. Where is Purvis originally from?

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