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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 is Jessie most afraid of as he is taken through the marshes?
(a) Not making it back home.
(b) Alligators.
(c) Quicksand.
(d) Cottonmouth snakes.

2. How does Jessie's aunt think he should earn money?
(a) Learning a trade.
(b) Playing his fife.
(c) Going to school.
(d) Selling farm goods.

3. What does Jessie say his house is full of?
(a) Love.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Moisture.
(d) Sweat.

4. Where does Jessie hide with the African boy?
(a) The galley.
(b) The forehold.
(c) The poop deck.
(d) The tween decks.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which ration does the captain cut for the crew when the wind dies?

3. What did the captain on the ship with 500 slaves become after that voyage?

4. Which of the slaves are unshackled?

5. What windows does Jessie like to peek in?

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