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

2. How does Tommy wind up being the first to try to look at the mysterious cargo inside the crate?
(a) He wins a game of poker.
(b) He loses at a game of dice.
(c) He is the youngest crew member.
(d) He draws the shortest straw.

3. What is the main thing that Rutherford notices about the Republic?
(a) The absence of civility and manners.
(b) The stench and filthiness below deck.
(c) The lack of proper safety equipment.
(d) The absence of women.

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

5. What is the total value of the ship's entire cargo?
(a) $8,585.
(b) $8,888.
(c) $8,858.
(d) $8,885.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the only time Cringle seems to relax?

2. How old does Squibb tell Rutherford he is?

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

4. Who does Cringle tell Rutherford is already aboard the ship when Rutherford presents his (stolen) work papers?

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

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