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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bent the trees on an island Jessie sees off the ship?
(a) Strong gorillas.
(b) The slope of the island.
(c) Prevailing winds.
(d) A hurricane.

2. Why is Jessie so hesitant about being on a slave ship?
(a) He is against slavery.
(b) He does not like slaves.
(c) It is illegal.
(d) He has heard strange stories about slaver ships.

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

4. What does Jessie want the cook to give him when the wind dies?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Water.
(d) Beer.

5. What animal does Jessie think Purvis resembles?
(a) A monkey.
(b) A turtle.
(c) A frog.
(d) A dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Jessie see steal an egg one night?

2. Who takes Jessie to see the Captain?

3. What does Stout get angry about after the wind dies?

4. What are the containers for the slaves on shore called?

5. How long has Jessie been at sea when the wind dies?

(see the answer key)

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