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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. Isadora agrees to pay off Rutherford's debt if he agrees to what?
(a) Marry her the next day.
(b) Kill Santos.
(c) Kill Mr. Zeringue.
(d) Work aboard the Republic.

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

3. What ability does Ngonyama have?
(a) To fade into the background.
(b) To become invisible.
(c) To negotiate even the hardest situations.
(d) To walk through walls.

4. What does Cringle tell Rutherford about seeing and hearing the cabin boy in Falcon's quarters?
(a) He says nothing to Rutherford about it.
(b) He tells Rutherford that he wants to kill Falcon over it.
(c) He tells Rutherford not to speak of it to anyone.
(d) He tells Rutherford to tell anyone who will listen.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rutherford assume Falcon obtained the souvenirs in his cabin?

2. Why does Squibb walk with a limp?

3. When Rutherford encounters Falcon in the passageway after one of Falcon's booby traps goes off, what emotion does he hear in Falcon's voice?

4. What are the slaves forced to do in the hold so that as many of them as possible can be squeezed into the available space?

5. During the storm encountered by the Republic, who is among those swept out to sea?

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