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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 strange thing happens on shore when Jessie gets to the Bight of Benin?
(a) They strike a coral reef.
(b) The shore is on fire.
(c) Strong waves prevent them from docking.
(d) The water is infested with sharks.

2. What is the first purpose of the pin?
(a) Eating utensil.
(b) Killing rats.
(c) Drawing blood.
(d) Flossing teeth.

3. Who took over Spark's duties on the ship?
(a) Purvis.
(b) Stout.
(c) Cooley.
(d) Sharkey.

4. What do the men who take Jessie say he is worthless without?
(a) His hide.
(b) His shoes.
(c) His fife.
(d) His clothes.

5. What does Spark do when Sharkey gets drunk?
(a) Whips him.
(b) Kicks his head.
(c) Locks him in the hold.
(d) Throws him overboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only pretty thing in Jessie's house?

2. Where does Jessie go to be alone when they are so close to land?

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

4. What does Jessie do to earn money?

5. What does the man shout to the boys as they run away from him?

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