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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is a woman thrown overboard after leaving the supply island?
(a) She was pregnant.
(b) She was trampled to death.
(c) She had the fever.
(d) She killed another slave.

2. What does Jessie pretend to catch his foot in when the slaves are being thrown overboard?
(a) A bucket.
(b) A ripped sail.
(c) A coil of rope.
(d) The wheel.

3. Where does Stout hide Jessie's fife?
(a) In the Galley.
(b) In the Captain's cabin.
(c) On the rat run.
(d) In the hold.

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

5. How does Jessie describe Spark after his flogging?
(a) Tortured and alone.
(b) Heartless and cruel.
(c) Brainless and evil.
(d) Mean and ignorant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cooley want to own one day?

2. What does Stout give Jessie after sending him to the Captain's cabin?

3. Who throws the children overboard when the sail is seen?

4. Where does Jessie hide with the African boy?

5. What does Purvis say when Jessie says he wishes Stout were dead?

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