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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jessie comforted by a cockroach in his hammock?
(a) It reminds him that this is temporary.
(b) It makes him feel less alone.
(c) It makes it less real to him.
(d) It reminds him of land.

2. Whom is Jessie sent to borrow candles from?
(a) The school mistress.
(b) Uncle Ernest.
(c) Aunt Agatha.
(d) The storekeeper.

3. What is Jessie most afraid of as he is taken through the marshes?
(a) Quicksand.
(b) Alligators.
(c) Cottonmouth snakes.
(d) Not making it back home.

4. What is the cook's name?
(a) Cardimon.
(b) Chili.
(c) Cinnamon.
(d) Curry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Jessie when his father died?

2. What does Jessie want to be when he gets older?

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

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

5. What does Sharkey teach Jessie?

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