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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jessie not believe the man who says he does not want to be involved in the slave trade?
(a) He knows the men have a choice of which ship to join.
(b) He hears a different story.
(c) He gets money from the trade.
(d) He reads his journal.

2. What does Jessie call to his father in his dreams?
(a) Live!
(b) Run!
(c) Fight!
(d) Swim!

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

4. Whom does Jessie see steal an egg one night?
(a) A hooded figure.
(b) A rat.
(c) A child.
(d) A woman.

5. What do the men who take Jessie say he is worthless without?
(a) His hide.
(b) His fife.
(c) His shoes.
(d) His clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jessie's aunt think he should earn money?

2. Why is Jessie comforted by a cockroach in his hammock?

3. What does Jessie do to earn money?

4. What bent the trees on an island Jessie sees off the ship?

5. What does Jessie notice in the galley after the wind dies?

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