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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Purvis say to calm Jessie's fears about his mother?
(a) That his mother asked them to do this.
(b) That they will mail a letter to his mother.
(c) That he has spoken to his mother.
(d) That his mother knows where he is.

2. What is the only pretty thing in Jessie's house?
(a) A porcelain doll.
(b) His sister.
(c) A wedding picture of his parents.
(d) A basket of thread.

3. Where does Jessie first meet the Captain?
(a) At his cabin.
(b) In the forecastle.
(c) On the poop deck.
(d) In the hold.

4. Why does Jessie decide to take the longest way home?
(a) He is restless.
(b) He is bored.
(c) He does not want to go home.
(d) He heard there would be a good brawl.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Purvis's job on the ship?

2. What is the cook's name?

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

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

5. What animal does Jessie think Purvis resembles?

(see the answer key)

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