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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Shrouds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharkey teach Jessie?
(a) To secure a rigging.
(b) To mend a sail.
(c) To use a compass.
(d) To climb the ratlines.

2. What does Jessie say his house is full of?
(a) Sweat.
(b) Moisture.
(c) Love.
(d) Smoke.

3. Whom does Jessie trust most on the ship?
(a) Purvis.
(b) Sharkey.
(c) Stout.
(d) Curry.

4. What does Jessie want to watch the cook do?
(a) Pluck a chicken.
(b) Butcher a cow.
(c) Knead dough.
(d) Percolate coffee.

5. How old was Jessie when his father died?
(a) 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Jessie when he is put on the ship?

2. What does Jessie say being at sea makes a man think about?

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

4. Where is Jessie's bed on the ship?

5. What does the Captain call Jessie?

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