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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Home and After.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the Spaniard drink before taking the slaves with him?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Brandy.
(c) Rum.
(d) Beer.

4. What stops the quarreling on the ship while in the Bight of Benin?
(a) A full moon.
(b) Jessie's song on the fife.
(c) A gun fired by Spark.
(d) The first boatlad of ships.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What game does Purvis play with Jessie after his fife is found?

3. Which of the slaves are unshackled?

4. What is the horrid smell on the ship?

5. Who tossed the shackles overboard when the sail was seen?

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