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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. Who does Jessie have little interaction with?
(a) The Captain.
(b) Curry.
(c) Sparks.
(d) Joseph.

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

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

4. What does Purvis try to do unsuccessfully as they near the ship?
(a) Calm Jessie down.
(b) Play Jessie's fife.
(c) Catch some fresh fish.
(d) Navigate the small boat.

5. What causes Jessie to get breathless on the ship at one point?
(a) His fear of the captain.
(b) A blow to the head by a sail.
(c) A lack of water.
(d) His desire to be off the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times is Jessie flogged when he runs away from his duty?

2. What are the containers for the slaves on shore called?

3. Who is in charge of the slaves when they are on the ship?

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

5. Whom does Jessie trust most on the ship?

(see the answer key)

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