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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. What is Reverend Chandler's reaction to Jackson's refusal to accept a gift of land or property?
(a) He calls Jackson wise beyond his years.
(b) He calls Jackson a visionary.
(c) He suggests Jackson reconsider.
(d) He calls Jackson pathetic.

2. How much of Rutherford's blood does Squibb eventually draw?
(a) A gallon.
(b) A quart.
(c) A pint.
(d) A cup.

3. After Rutherford is made to go back to bed, he feels as if he is becoming _______________.
(a) Paralyzed and blind.
(b) Blind and deaf.
(c) Paralyzed and deaf.
(d) Deaf and mute.

4. How does Rutherford describe himself as having felt on board?
(a) Dizzy.
(b) Hydrophobic.
(c) Nauseous.
(d) Claustrophobic.

5. What was the profession of Captain Falcon's father?
(a) Shopkeeper.
(b) Minister.
(c) Sailor.
(d) Blacksmith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cringle tell Rutherford about seeing and hearing the cabin boy in Falcon's quarters?

2. Cringle's correct speech is taken as ________, and the captain interprets his sensitivity as ___________.

3. After the slave boy's corpse is thrown overboard, what does Ngonyama return to Rutherford?

4. After the battle ends, whom do the Allmuseri accuse of being responsible for the brutal ways in which they were treated?

5. After talking with Isadora and Mr. Zeringue, where does Rutherford go that turns out to be filled with sailors?

(see the answer key)

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