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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. The sailor that Rutherford meets in Entry 1 is taking the position of ____________ aboard Captain Falcon's ship.
(a) First Mate.
(b) Boatswain.
(c) Cook.
(d) Quartermaster.

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

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

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

5. This journal entry ends as:
(a) Rutherford is rescued by a passing ship.
(b) Rutherford reaches land.
(c) Rutherford feels himself slipping below the water.
(d) Rutherford dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date did Rutherford's father try to escape?

2. Where does Tommy stay for the rest of the voyage to New Orleans?

3. What is Reverend Chandler's reaction to Jackson's refusal to accept a gift of land or property?

4. What prophecy of Reverend Chandler about him does Rutherford say comes true in Entry 3?

5. What does Ngonyama tell Rutherford he would do if he were master of the ship?

(see the answer key)

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