The Slave Dancer: The Errand, The Moonlight, The Strouds And Bright Of Benin
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This quiz assesses knowledge of 'The Slave Dancer' focusing on initial chapters: The Errand, The Moonlight, The Strouds, and Bright of Benin. It evaluates understanding of the main character Jessie, his background, and early events of the story, enhancing comprehension and engagement with the text.
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Who is Jessie?
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The narrator's brother.
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The narrator's sister.
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The antagonist.
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The narrator.
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A. The narrator.Explanation
The correct answer is "The narrator." This means that Jessie is the person who is telling the story.Rate this question:
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What is Jessie's mother's occupation?
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Butter Churner.
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Seamstress.
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Maid.
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Singer.
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A. Seamstress.Explanation
The correct answer is Seamstress. This can be inferred from the given options and the question asking about Jessie's mother's occupation. A seamstress is a person who sews clothes professionally, which suggests that Jessie's mother works in the fashion or garment industry.Rate this question:
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Which one do you like?
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Sweat.
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Smoke.
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Moisture
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Love.
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Why is Jessie late coming home at the beginning of the book?
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He was playing with his friends.
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He was visiting his aunts.
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He was detained at school.
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He was at the slave market.
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A. He was at the slave market. -
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What does Jessie do to earn money?
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Does odd chores.
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Dances.
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Sings.
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Plays a fife.
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Whom is Jessie sent to borrow candles from?
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The school mistress.
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Aunt Agatha.
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The store for his mom.
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Option 4
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A. Aunt Agatha.Explanation
Jessie is sent to borrow candles from Aunt Agatha.Rate this question:
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What is the cook's name?
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Chili.
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Curry.
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Cardimon.
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Cinnamon.
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A. Curry.Explanation
The correct answer is Curry because the question is asking for the cook's name and Curry is a name commonly associated with cooking.Rate this question:
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Which crewmember did Jessie fear the most
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Grimes
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Cawthrone
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Strout
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Spark
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A. StroutExplanation
Based on the given question, it is stated that Jessie fears one crewmember the most. Among the options provided, the crewmember that Jessie fears the most is Strout.Rate this question:
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For what were the slaves to be traded in Charleston?
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Tobacco
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Rum
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Molasses
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Land
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A. MolassesExplanation
In Charleston, the slaves were traded for molasses. Molasses was a valuable commodity during that time, commonly used in the production of rum and as a sweetener in cooking. Slavery was an integral part of the economy in Charleston, and slaves were often traded for goods that were in high demand, such as molasses, to support the plantation system and the production of cash crops.Rate this question:
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Which country opposed the slave trading business the most?
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Mexico
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England
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Spain
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United States
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A. EnglandExplanation
England opposed the slave trading business the most. During the 18th and 19th centuries, England played a significant role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. The British government passed several laws, such as the Slave Trade Act of 1807, which made it illegal for British subjects to engage in the slave trade. England also actively enforced these laws by deploying its navy to intercept and capture slave ships. Additionally, England played a crucial role in international efforts to end the slave trade, including diplomatic negotiations and treaties with other nations.Rate this question:
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Why was Jessie kidnapped?
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He signed up for the voyage.
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They needed a rat catcher.
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The Captain wanted him so he could play his fife to dance the slaves.
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He wasn't his aunt signed him up.
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A. The Captain wanted him so he could play his fife to dance the slaves.Explanation
The correct answer is "The Captain wanted him so he could play his fife to dance the slaves." This answer suggests that Jessie was kidnapped because the Captain desired his musical talent to entertain the slaves by playing the fife. This implies that the Captain wanted to use Jessie's musical abilities for his own entertainment purposes.Rate this question:
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What was the cat-o-nine used for?
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Entertainment
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Punishment
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Steering the ship
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Measuring distance
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A. PunishmentExplanation
The cat-o-nine was used for punishment. This type of whip, consisting of nine tails, was commonly used as a form of corporal punishment, particularly in the navy. It was typically used to flog or whip prisoners or sailors as a means of discipline or as a deterrent for disobedience or misconduct.Rate this question:
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About how many months was Jessie told he'd be gone?
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4
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3
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2
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6
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A. 4Explanation
Jessie was told that he would be gone for 4 months.Rate this question:
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What was Ben Stout's mistake?
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Misidentifying an approaching ship as English.
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Harassing Jessie
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Stealing an egg from the Captain,
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Option 4
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A. Misidentifying an approaching ship as English.Explanation
Ben Stout's mistake was misidentifying an approaching ship as English. This means that he incorrectly identified the ship as belonging to the English, which could have led to misunderstandings or hostile actions towards the ship.Rate this question:
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Who was Ned Grimes?
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Cook
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Fisherman
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Carpenter for the ship
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Option 4
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A. CookExplanation
Ned Grimes was a cook.Rate this question:
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What city did this all began?
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Atlanta
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Dallas
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Savannah
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New Orleans
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A. New OrleansExplanation
New Orleans is the correct answer because it is widely recognized as the birthplace of jazz, a genre of music that has had a significant impact on American and global culture. The city's vibrant music scene, with its mix of African, European, and Caribbean influences, provided the perfect environment for the development of jazz in the early 20th century. Prominent jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton emerged from New Orleans, solidifying its reputation as the city where it all began.Rate this question:
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What problem was evident when The Moonlight entered the Night of Benin?
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No, one was there.
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The British had set fire to the barracoon, or confined place holding the captive natives.
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The ship caught on fire.
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Option 4
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A. The British had set fire to the barracoon, or confined place holding the captive natives.Explanation
When The Moonlight entered the Night of Benin, the problem that was evident was that the British had set fire to the barracoon, which was the confined place where the captive natives were being held.Rate this question:
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Who is the author?
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James Baldwin
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Paula Fox
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William Shakespeare
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Dr. Shipman
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A. Paula FoxExplanation
The author of the given text is Paula Fox.Rate this question:
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Which job didn't Jesse have to do?
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Catch rats
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Cook
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Heaving waste over the side
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Play his fife
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A. CookExplanation
Jesse didn't have to do the job of cooking.Rate this question:
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What name did the Captain give Jessie?
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Little rat
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Fife boy
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Bollweevil
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Young man
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A. BollweevilExplanation
The Captain gave Jessie the name "Bollweevil."Rate this question:
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