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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 many times is Jessie flogged when he runs away from his duty?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 15.

2. Who does Jessie talk to when he is curious about his first sight of the slaves?
(a) Stout.
(b) Sharkey.
(c) Gardere.
(d) Purvis.

3. What does Jessie notice in the galley after the wind dies?
(a) Chains.
(b) Stacks of wooden bowls.
(c) A large barrel of coffee grinds.
(d) A huge cauldron.

4. Which crew-member says he does not want to be involved in the slave trade?
(a) Stout.
(b) Sharkey.
(c) Grime.
(d) Purvis.

5. What will the Spaniard do with the slaves before selling them?
(a) Train them.
(b) Fatten them.
(c) Cure their illness.
(d) Teach them to speak.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jessie told he will be doing on the ship?

2. What does Jessie smell when he wakes up on the shore?

3. Why does Jessie decide to take the longest way home?

4. What does Jessie pretend to catch his foot in when the slaves are being thrown overboard?

5. What will all the sailors carry when the slaves are on board?

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