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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the walk to Jessie's home?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 12 days.
(d) 9 days.

2. How many homes were destroyed by the fire Jessie saw when he was little?
(a) 107.
(b) 77.
(c) 207.
(d) 177.

3. Why does the ship leave the shore at night time?
(a) To take advantage of the best wind.
(b) So they won't have to pay full price for the docking fee.
(c) So the slaves won't see the shore slipping away.
(d) To avoid detection from the British.

4. What does Jessie say about men who go to sea voluntarily?
(a) They are made for it.
(b) They are mad.
(c) They are a special breed.
(d) They are strong.

5. What does Jessie call his aunt behind her back?
(a) An old biddy.
(b) A mean old maid.
(c) A spinster.
(d) A rotten widow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Jessie make a dining tent for the slaves?

2. How long does the ship sit near the land?

3. What shocks Jessie most about the ship?

4. What does Spark touch for good luck?

5. What are the latrine buckets full of when Jessie empties them after seeing a flying fish?

(see the answer key)

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