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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Jessie's aunt think he should earn money?
(a) Going to school.
(b) Learning a trade.
(c) Playing his fife.
(d) Selling farm goods.

3. What does Purvis say happened to all the men on the ship in his horror story?
(a) They went blind.
(b) They began fearing water.
(c) They went deaf.
(d) They went dumb.

4. Why does Jessie not believe the man who says he does not want to be involved in the slave trade?
(a) He knows the men have a choice of which ship to join.
(b) He gets money from the trade.
(c) He hears a different story.
(d) He reads his journal.

5. Where does Stout hide Jessie's fife?
(a) In the Galley.
(b) In the hold.
(c) In the Captain's cabin.
(d) On the rat run.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times is Jessie flogged when he runs away from his duty?

2. How many homes were destroyed by the fire Jessie saw when he was little?

3. What is the horrid smell on the ship?

4. What animal does Jessie think Purvis resembles?

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

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