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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Jessie been at sea when the wind dies?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 4 weeks.
(d) 5 weeks.

2. What will all the sailors carry when the slaves are on board?
(a) Pistols.
(b) Clubs.
(c) Whips.
(d) Knives.

3. Who takes Jessie to see the Captain?
(a) Stout.
(b) Claudias.
(c) Purvis.
(d) Benjamin.

4. What does Sharkey teach Jessie?
(a) To mend a sail.
(b) To use a compass.
(c) To climb the ratlines.
(d) To secure a rigging.

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

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

7. What is Jessie's mother's occupation?
(a) Butter Churner.
(b) Singer.
(c) Seamstress.
(d) Maid.

8. Which ration does the captain cut for the crew when the wind dies?
(a) Rum.
(b) Water.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Bread.

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

10. How much does the Captain pay for each slave?
(a) $20.
(b) $5.
(c) $10.
(d) $15.

11. What does Jessie call to his father in his dreams?
(a) Swim!
(b) Run!
(c) Live!
(d) Fight!

12. What did Purvis say to calm Jessie's fears about his mother?
(a) That he has spoken to his mother.
(b) That they will mail a letter to his mother.
(c) That his mother knows where he is.
(d) That his mother asked them to do this.

13. What is the first question Jessie was asked on the ship?
(a) What he knew about ships.
(b) How old he was.
(c) Where he was from.
(d) What his name was.

14. What is Jessie's last name?
(a) Billings.
(b) Bullint.
(c) Bollier.
(d) Baller.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jessie give the man who is struggling on the ship?

3. What does Stout get angry about after the wind dies?

4. How did Jessie's father die?

5. What do the men on the ship start doing when the wind dies?

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