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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Old Man.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the Captain wearing the second time the Spaniard comes on the ship?
(a) A large bowtie.
(b) A white wig.
(c) A lady's frock.
(d) A comical hat.
2. What does Jessie smell when he wakes up on the shore?
(a) Salt.
(b) Beef.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Chickens.
3. Why does the ship leave the shore at night time?
(a) To take advantage of the best wind.
(b) So the slaves won't see the shore slipping away.
(c) So they won't have to pay full price for the docking fee.
(d) To avoid detection from the British.
4. What strange thing happens on shore when Jessie gets to the Bight of Benin?
(a) The shore is on fire.
(b) Strong waves prevent them from docking.
(c) The water is infested with sharks.
(d) They strike a coral reef.
5. What does Jessie call his aunt behind her back?
(a) An old biddy.
(b) A mean old maid.
(c) A spinster.
(d) A rotten widow.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the first question Jessie was asked on the ship?
2. What does Cooley want to own one day?
3. Why is Jessie comforted by a cockroach in his hammock?
4. Where does Stout hide Jessie's fife?
5. How many slaves were for sale at the market at the beginning of the book?
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