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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. Captain Ebenezer Falcon has a reputation for being:
(a) Cruel.
(b) Kind.
(c) Ruthless.
(d) Incompetent.

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

3. According to Rutherford, what are Falcon's legs shorter than?
(a) His bed.
(b) His dining table.
(c) His captain's chair.
(d) His chart table.

4. When Falcon starts telling Rutherford intimate details about the crew members, how does Rutherford say it makes him feel?
(a) Privileged.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Unclean.
(d) Dirty.

5. What does Rutherford say New Orleans women always smell like?
(a) Wisteria.
(b) Lilacs.
(c) Gardenias.
(d) Roses.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Captain Falcon catch Rutherford doing one night?

3. What does Captain Falcon consider himself?

4. What position does Peter Cringle hold aboard the Republic?

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

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