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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. Where did freedman Rutherford Calhoun work when he was a slave?
(a) In the corn fields.
(b) In the cotton fields.
(c) In the gardens.
(d) As a house slave.

2. During his sob story, how did Rutherford say his mother had died?
(a) In childbirth, giving birth to his baby sister.
(b) In bed, of old age.
(c) Of overwork, in the fields of Illinois.
(d) Of disease, during passage from Africa.

3. What does Cringle tell Rutherford that Falcon watches for in each crew member?
(a) Illness.
(b) Incompetency.
(c) A strength.
(d) A weakness.

4. How many bullet holes does Captain Falcon's door have in it?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

5. Who is "Papa"?
(a) Santos.
(b) Mr. Zeringue.
(c) Reverend Chandler.
(d) Captain Falcon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. About whom does Rutherford want to learn more?

3. What is the name of the black man who brings Rutherford to Mr. Zeringue?

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

5. What does Rutherford eventually take up as a career?

(see the answer key)

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