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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 long did the captain Purvis knew trade slaves before being caught?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 20 years.

2. What does Jessie notice in the galley after the wind dies?
(a) A large barrel of coffee grinds.
(b) Stacks of wooden bowls.
(c) A huge cauldron.
(d) Chains.

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

4. How long is the voyage supposed to take?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 4 months.
(c) 5 months.
(d) 3 months.

5. Where does Jessie sleep on the third night of his journey?
(a) An abandoned tent.
(b) A boat.
(c) In the open air.
(d) A log cabin.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Jessie want to watch the cook do?

5. Where does Jessie think he sees Ras one time?

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