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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where has Jessie seen a flying fish before?
(a) In a story book.
(b) His mother's sewing box.
(c) His grandfather's watch.
(d) The sign of a pub.

2. What does Jessie say he never got used to on the ship?
(a) The food.
(b) The tight quarters.
(c) The movement.
(d) The smell.

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

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

5. What is the first question Jessie was asked on the ship?
(a) What he knew about ships.
(b) How old he was.
(c) Where he was from.
(d) What his name was.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jessie do to earn money?

2. What pains Jessie about being away from his mother?

3. What is Purvis's job on the ship?

4. What does Stout get angry about after the wind dies?

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

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