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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ben Stout's Mistake.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tossed the shackles overboard when the sail was seen?
(a) Stout.
(b) Grime.
(c) Jessie.
(d) Sharkey.

2. How is the weather on Jessie's first day at sea?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Perfect.
(c) Hot and balmy.
(d) Windy.

3. What does the Spaniard drink before taking the slaves with him?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Beer.
(c) Rum.
(d) Brandy.

4. What does Stout get angry about after the wind dies?
(a) Someone accused him of cheating.
(b) Someone ate his ration.
(c) Someone made fun of his mother.
(d) Someone emptied his chest.

5. How many groups of slaves does Jessie play for?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Jessie so agitated when he first plays for the slaves?

2. What drowns out Jessie's fife during the dancing?

3. Why does Jessie not believe the man who says he does not want to be involved in the slave trade?

4. Who is the first sailor Jessie sees after the storm?

5. What does Jessie say he never got used to on the ship?

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