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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Entry 2: June 20, 1830.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Rutherford's new friend passes out from alcohol, what does Rutherford do?
(a) Boards the ship as a stowaway.
(b) Goes home and prepares for his wedding.
(c) Steals the man's work papers and boards the ship as him.
(d) Steals the man's work papers and uses his identity to start a new life in Alabama.

2. Where did freedman Rutherford Calhoun work when he was a slave?
(a) In the cotton fields.
(b) In the corn fields.
(c) In the gardens.
(d) As a house slave.

3. Where does the explorer now reside?
(a) In an institution for the insane in Havana.
(b) In a temple in Bangalang.
(c) In a hacienda in Madrid.
(d) In a plantation in New Orleans.

4. Who does Cringle tell Rutherford is already aboard the ship when Rutherford presents his (stolen) work papers?
(a) Captain Falcon.
(b) Squibb.
(c) Isadora.
(d) Meadows.

5. How much does Mr. Zeringue tell Rutherford he owes him?
(a) Fifty thousand pounds.
(b) Fifty thousand francs.
(c) Fifty thousand sovereigns.
(d) Fifty thousand dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Isadora's terms leave Rutherford so afraid that he is afflicted for several hours with bouts of _________________.

2. What does Isadora tell Rutherford he should do instead of constantly getting drunk?

3. The name of the ship on which Rutherford's new acquaintance is sailing is:

4. How old does Squibb tell Rutherford he is?

5. What is Mr. Zeringue?

(see the answer key)

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