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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What helped Jessie swim to shore?
(a) The cry of birds.
(b) An inner voice.
(c) The waves.
(d) The African boy.

2. What is used to cover the hatches at the hold?
(a) Gratings.
(b) Mesh.
(c) Chains.
(d) Tarpaulin.

3. How is the weather on Jessie's first day at sea?
(a) Hot and balmy.
(b) Windy.
(c) Perfect.
(d) Rainy.

4. Who does Jessie think of as he begins his journey alone?
(a) Stout.
(b) His mother.
(c) His aunt.
(d) Purvis.

5. What does Stout tell Jessie to get out of the Captain's cabin?
(a) A whip.
(b) A key.
(c) A chest.
(d) A map.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is a woman thrown overboard after leaving the supply island?

2. What does Jessie say really provides for his family?

3. Who does Jessie have little interaction with?

4. How many groups of slaves does Jessie play for?

5. What killed Purvis?

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