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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Jessie when he returns home?
(a) How different his sister is.
(b) How happy he can be.
(c) How little the experience changed him.
(d) How easy his adjustment is.

2. Where does Jessie move after learning his trade?
(a) Washington D.C.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Delaware.
(d) Rhode Island.

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

4. What does Purvis say when Jessie says he wishes Stout were dead?
(a) Stout is dead.
(b) He is being unfair.
(c) Stout is dying.
(d) He would kill Stout.

5. How does Jessie describe Spark after his flogging?
(a) Tortured and alone.
(b) Brainless and evil.
(c) Mean and ignorant.
(d) Heartless and cruel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the walk to Jessie's home?

2. Who is Jessie?

3. What does Purvis try to do unsuccessfully as they near the ship?

4. What does Jessie put on his feet for his journey?

5. How many times is Jessie flogged when he runs away from his duty?

(see the answer key)

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