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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Entry 5: June 30, 1830.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many slaves is Ngonyama put in charge of?
(a) Five.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Ten.

2. How much water do the Allmuseri have in the hold where they are they are kept?
(a) Two feet.
(b) Six inches.
(c) A foot.
(d) An inch.

3. Isadora agrees to pay off Rutherford's debt if he agrees to what?
(a) Kill Mr. Zeringue.
(b) Marry her the next day.
(c) Work aboard the Republic.
(d) Kill Santos.

4. Jackson is the epitome of goodness, and Rutherford is the ______________.
(a) Problem child.
(b) Eccentric genius.
(c) Shrewd businessman.
(d) Hard worker.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tommy wind up being the first to try to look at the mysterious cargo inside the crate?

2. What is Reverend Chandler's reaction to being told that Rutherford is present at his deathbed?

3. What is Mr. Zeringue?

4. What natural event does Rutherford fear the special cargo will bring about?

5. What did Reverend Chandler, Rutherford's master, try to teach him while he was growing up on the plantation?

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