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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. Who does Jessie have little interaction with?
(a) Joseph.
(b) The Captain.
(c) Sparks.
(d) Curry.

2. What does Jessie notice in the galley after the wind dies?
(a) Stacks of wooden bowls.
(b) A large barrel of coffee grinds.
(c) A huge cauldron.
(d) Chains.

3. After the fire in New Orleans, what did Jessie stare at while thinking about the power of fire?
(a) The fireplace.
(b) The sun.
(c) A lamp.
(d) A candle.

4. Who does Jessie talk to when he is curious about his first sight of the slaves?
(a) Sharkey.
(b) Gardere.
(c) Purvis.
(d) Stout.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharkey teach Jessie?

2. What is the name of the man who paid Jessie earlier in the day?

3. How old is Jessie when he is put on the ship?

4. What has Jessie's mother told him to stay away from?

5. How long does the ship sit near the land?

(see the answer key)

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