The Slave Dancer: The Errand, The Moonlight, The Strouds And Bright Of Benin

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1. Who is the author? 

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The author of the given text is Paula Fox.

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The Slave Dancer: The Errand, The Moonlight, The Strouds And Bright Of Benin - Quiz

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.

2. What city did this all began?

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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.

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3. Whom is Jessie sent to borrow candles from?   

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Jessie is sent to borrow candles from Aunt Agatha.

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4. What is the cook's name?

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The correct answer is Curry because the question is asking for the cook's name and Curry is a name commonly associated with cooking.

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5. Why was Jessie kidnapped?

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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.

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6. Who is Jessie?   

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The correct answer is "The narrator." This means that Jessie is the person who is telling the story.

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7. What does Jessie do to earn money?   

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8. What is Jessie's mother's occupation?  

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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.

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9. About how many months was Jessie told he'd be gone?

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Jessie was told that he would be gone for 4 months.

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10. Why is Jessie late coming home at the beginning of the book?   

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11. Which one do you like?

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12. What was the cat-o-nine used for?

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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.

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13. What problem was evident when The Moonlight entered the Night of Benin?

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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.

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14. Which job didn't Jesse have to do?

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Jesse didn't have to do the job of cooking.

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15. What name did the Captain give Jessie?

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The Captain gave Jessie the name "Bollweevil."

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16. Which country opposed the slave trading business the most?

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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.

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17. Which crewmember did Jessie fear the most

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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.

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18. What was Ben Stout's mistake?

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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.

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19. For what were the slaves to be traded in Charleston?

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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.

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20. Who was Ned Grimes?

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Ned Grimes was a cook.

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Who is the author? 
What city did this all began?
Whom is Jessie sent to borrow candles from?   
What is the cook's name?
Why was Jessie kidnapped?
Who is Jessie?   
What does Jessie do to earn money?   
What is Jessie's mother's occupation?  
About how many months was Jessie told he'd be gone?
Why is Jessie late coming home at the beginning of the...
Which one do you like?
What was the cat-o-nine used for?
What problem was evident when The Moonlight entered the Night of...
Which job didn't Jesse have to do?
What name did the Captain give Jessie?
Which country opposed the slave trading business the most?
Which crewmember did Jessie fear the most
What was Ben Stout's mistake?
For what were the slaves to be traded in Charleston?
Who was Ned Grimes?
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