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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jessie go to be alone when they are so close to land?
(a) The forecastle.
(b) The rat line.
(c) The galley.
(d) Below decks.

2. Who helps Jessie make a dining tent for the slaves?
(a) Stout.
(b) Gardere.
(c) Smith.
(d) Sparks.

3. What will all the sailors carry when the slaves are on board?
(a) Pistols.
(b) Whips.
(c) Knives.
(d) Clubs.

4. What does Jessie notice in the galley after the wind dies?
(a) A large barrel of coffee grinds.
(b) Chains.
(c) A huge cauldron.
(d) Stacks of wooden bowls.

5. What does Jessie say his house is full of?
(a) Love.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Moisture.
(d) Sweat.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of the slave who shooed Jessie away from a window?

3. Whom does Jessie see steal an egg one night?

4. What is the name of the man who paid Jessie earlier in the day?

5. What is Jessie's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jessie describe his swim to shore?

2. What does Jessie do during the Civil War?

3. What is Purvis punished for, and how harsh is his punishment?

4. What does the crew have to do after the slaves' shackles are removed?

5. What is Jessie's new job when the slaves are on board?

6. What does Jessie compare Purvis to?

7. What does Jessie see as he swims towards the shore?

8. What does the captain do to avoid being caught as an illegal slaver?

9. What does Ben teach Jessie about the pin?

10. What does Jessie ask of Purvis when his punishment is over, and what is his response?

(see the answer keys)

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