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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does the Captain pay for each slave?
(a) $10.
(b) $15.
(c) $5.
(d) $20.

2. What does Jessie call his aunt behind her back?
(a) A spinster.
(b) An old biddy.
(c) A rotten widow.
(d) A mean old maid.

3. Whom does Jessie say he is afraid of after his fife is found?
(a) The Captain.
(b) Purvis.
(c) Sharkey.
(d) Stout.

4. What does Jessie say he never got used to on the ship?
(a) The smell.
(b) The tight quarters.
(c) The movement.
(d) The food.

5. What does the Captain call Jessie?
(a) Bollweevil.
(b) Bollucks.
(c) Ballinchain.
(d) Bullet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ned say his involvement with the slaves is different than the other men?

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

3. What strange thing happens on shore when Jessie gets to the Bight of Benin?

4. Who took over Spark's duties on the ship?

5. What comes out of the trees when the boys wake up on the shore?

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