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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the only pretty thing in Jessie's house?
(a) His sister.
(b) A basket of thread.
(c) A porcelain doll.
(d) A wedding picture of his parents.

3. What does Jessie see in the water before he spots a deserted island?
(a) Glowing fish.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Sharks.
(d) Manta rays.

4. What does Stout get angry about after the wind dies?
(a) Someone emptied his chest.
(b) Someone made fun of his mother.
(c) Someone ate his ration.
(d) Someone accused him of cheating.

5. 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 lamp.
(d) A candle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jessie most afraid of as he is taken through the marshes?

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

3. What does Jessie say really provides for his family?

4. What drowns out Jessie's fife during the dancing?

5. On the ship with 500 slaves that Purvis was on, how many slaves survived ?

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