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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. What did Reverend Chandler, Rutherford's master, try to teach him while he was growing up on the plantation?
(a) Penmanship.
(b) Penmanship and Biblical virtues.
(c) Financial prudence and honesty.
(d) Biblical virtues.

2. Rutherford realizes the Ngonyama's _____________ is very different from his own.
(a) Night vision.
(b) Depth perception.
(c) Sense of touch.
(d) Hearing sensitivity.

3. What does Isadora tell Rutherford he should do instead of constantly getting drunk?
(a) Something productive with his life.
(b) Join the crew of a ship.
(c) Go back to the plantation.
(d) Reconcile with his family.

4. After talking with Isadora and Mr. Zeringue, where does Rutherford go that turns out to be filled with sailors?
(a) The docks.
(b) A store.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A pub.

5. Why does Squibb walk with a limp?
(a) He has a partially amputated foot.
(b) He has a metal rod in his leg.
(c) He has a metal rod in his foot.
(d) He has a wooden leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which crew member does Cringle tell Rutherford to stay away from?

2. What is Tommy no longer able to do after he tries to look at the cargo?

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

4. The name of the ship on which Rutherford's new acquaintance is sailing is:

5. When Falcon starts telling Rutherford intimate details about the crew members, how does Rutherford say it makes him feel?

(see the answer key)

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