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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the containers for the slaves on shore called?
(a) Barracrank.
(b) Barracade.
(c) Barragrint.
(d) Barracoon.

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

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

4. What did the captain on the ship with 500 slaves become after that voyage?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A preacher.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) An artist.

5. Which of the slaves are unshackled?
(a) The weak and sick.
(b) The elderly.
(c) None of them.
(d) Women and children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only pretty thing in Jessie's house?

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

3. Who sells the slaves from Africa to the slavers?

4. What does the captain use to change the ship's nationality when needed?

5. What did Purvis say to calm Jessie's fears about his mother?

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