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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is a woman thrown overboard after leaving the supply island?
(a) She killed another slave.
(b) She was trampled to death.
(c) She was pregnant.
(d) She had the fever.

2. How does Jessie feel when the African boy leaves on his journey?
(a) Remorseful.
(b) Alone.
(c) Happy.
(d) Hopeful.

3. Why does Ned say his involvement with the slaves is different than the other men?
(a) He is kind to the slaves.
(b) His heart is not in it.
(c) He is religious.
(d) He has a family.

4. What do Jessie and the African boy do while hiding?
(a) Watch the storm.
(b) Hold each other.
(c) Sing songs.
(d) Talk to each other.

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

6. Who flogged Jessie?
(a) Purvis.
(b) The Captain.
(c) Stout.
(d) Spark.

7. Who took over Spark's duties on the ship?
(a) Cooley.
(b) Stout.
(c) Purvis.
(d) Sharkey.

8. What did the captain on the ship with 500 slaves become after that voyage?
(a) A teacher.
(b) An artist.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) A preacher.

9. What does Jessie say about men who go to sea voluntarily?
(a) They are a special breed.
(b) They are strong.
(c) They are made for it.
(d) They are mad.

10. What does Jessie see in the water before he spots a deserted island?
(a) Glowing fish.
(b) Manta rays.
(c) Sharks.
(d) Dolphins.

11. What kind of bed does Jessie sleep in on the ship?
(a) Foam pad.
(b) Bed spring.
(c) Hammock.
(d) Cot.

12. Where has Jessie seen a flying fish before?
(a) The sign of a pub.
(b) His grandfather's watch.
(c) In a story book.
(d) His mother's sewing box.

13. What is the name of the man who helps the boys?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Darrell.
(c) David.
(d) Darwin.

14. Who is in charge of the slaves when they are on the ship?
(a) Stout.
(b) Purvis.
(c) Ned.
(d) Sharkey.

15. Who does Jessie think of as he begins his journey alone?
(a) Stout.
(b) His aunt.
(c) Purvis.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man say after Jessie tells him the story of the ship?

2. What is the African boy's name?

3. What trait in Purvis does Jessie notice after they play a game?

4. What helped Jessie swim to shore?

5. What comes out of the trees when the boys wake up on the shore?

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