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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Entry 8: August 1, 1830.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way, according to Rutherford, do the Allmuseri greet visitors to their village that is often misunderstood?
(a) By spitting at their feet.
(b) By spitting at their faces.
(c) By throwing water on them.
(d) By throwing dirt on them.

2. What is Mr. Zeringue?
(a) The town gangster.
(b) The town benefactor.
(c) The town's wealthiest businessman.
(d) The town financier.

3. What does Rutherford eventually take up as a career?
(a) Murder.
(b) Sales.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Carpentry.

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

5. According to the rules Diamelo establishes after Captain Falcon's death, what language must be spoken by all on board?
(a) Portuguese.
(b) Swahili.
(c) English.
(d) Allmuseri.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the storm, who stands up to Cringle regarding the poor condition of the ship?

2. Whom do Cringle and Rutherford find hiding in a storeroom?

3. When Reverend Chandler was near death, where did Jackson ask Rutherford to meet him?

4. Rutherford realizes the Ngonyama's _____________ is very different from his own.

5. What does the crew realize their only hope for survival is?

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