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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Home and After.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jessie start to feel about the slaves after he plays for them a few times?
(a) He loves them.
(b) He hates them.
(c) He ignores their existence.
(d) He pities them.

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

3. Why is Jessie comforted by a cockroach in his hammock?
(a) It reminds him of land.
(b) It makes it less real to him.
(c) It reminds him that this is temporary.
(d) It makes him feel less alone.

4. What are the containers for the slaves on shore called?
(a) Barracoon.
(b) Barracade.
(c) Barracrank.
(d) Barragrint.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jessie so hesitant about being on a slave ship?

2. What pains Jessie about being away from his mother?

3. What is the Captain wearing the second time the Spaniard comes on the ship?

4. Where does Jessie sleep on his first night of the journey?

5. Where has Jessie seen a flying fish before?

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