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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Entry 3: June 23, 1830.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About whom does Rutherford want to learn more?
(a) Squibb.
(b) Isadora.
(c) Captain Falcon.
(d) Tommy, the cabin boy.

2. Who does Cringle tell Rutherford is already aboard the ship when Rutherford presents his (stolen) work papers?
(a) Meadows.
(b) Captain Falcon.
(c) Isadora.
(d) Squibb.

3. Where does the explorer now reside?
(a) In a plantation in New Orleans.
(b) In a temple in Bangalang.
(c) In an institution for the insane in Havana.
(d) In a hacienda in Madrid.

4. What was the profession of Captain Falcon's father?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Sailor.
(c) Minister.
(d) Shopkeeper.

5. What does Rutherford eventually take up as a career?
(a) Murder.
(b) Carpentry.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Sales.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he arrives in New Orleans, where does Rutherford try, but fail, to find work?

2. Captain Ebenezer Falcon has a reputation for being:

3. What is the name of the Spanish explorer who is the source of the only recorded description of the tribes people the crew will be picking up?

4. Why doesn't Rutherford hear Captain Falcon come into the room?

5. Falcon tells Rutherford that it is his bet Rutherford will be ________________ by the time the ship returns to New Orleans.

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