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

2. How long did the captain Purvis knew trade slaves before being caught?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 15 years.

3. How is the weather on Jessie's first day at sea?
(a) Hot and balmy.
(b) Windy.
(c) Rainy.
(d) Perfect.

4. What does Spark do when Sharkey gets drunk?
(a) Whips him.
(b) Locks him in the hold.
(c) Throws him overboard.
(d) Kicks his head.

5. What does Jessie want to be when he gets older?
(a) A banker.
(b) A chandler.
(c) A grocer.
(d) A slaver.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does the Captain pay for each slave?

2. What does Purvis try to do unsuccessfully as they near the ship?

3. Where does Jessie live at the beginning of the book?

4. What does Jessie want to watch the cook do?

5. How old was Jessie when his father died?

(see the answer key)

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