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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the captain do for the slaves before they leave his ship?
(a) Holds a ball.
(b) Names them.
(c) Pairs them up in families.
(d) Brands them.

2. How long is the walk to Jessie's home?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 9 days.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 12 days.

3. What makes Jessie so agitated when he first plays for the slaves?
(a) They seem lifeless.
(b) He feels cruel.
(c) They are naked.
(d) They stink.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tends to Jessie's wounds after his flogging?

2. Why is a woman thrown overboard after leaving the supply island?

3. Who retrieves Jessie's stolen fife?

4. How does Jessie start to feel about the slaves after he plays for them a few times?

5. What killed Purvis?

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