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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nicholas Spark Walks on Water.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What strange thing happens on shore when Jessie gets to the Bight of Benin?
(a) The shore is on fire.
(b) They strike a coral reef.
(c) The water is infested with sharks.
(d) Strong waves prevent them from docking.

2. Where does Ned look when the slaves are on the deck?
(a) To the sea.
(b) At the women.
(c) At his hands.
(d) Toward heaven.

3. How many times is Jessie flogged when he runs away from his duty?
(a) 20.
(b) 5.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

4. What do the slaves fight over in the hold?
(a) The windows.
(b) The latrine bucket.
(c) The food.
(d) The water.

5. What does Jessie say being at sea makes a man think about?
(a) The future.
(b) God.
(c) Life.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Jessie about the danger of being caught in the slave trade?

2. What is Jessie's mother's occupation?

3. After the fire in New Orleans, what did Jessie stare at while thinking about the power of fire?

4. What causes Jessie to get breathless on the ship at one point?

5. Where is Purvis originally from?

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