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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. Which crew member does Cringle tell Rutherford to stay away from?
(a) Squibb.
(b) Nathaniel Meadows.
(c) Captain Falcon.
(d) Himself.

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

3. During his sob story, how did Rutherford say his mother had died?
(a) Of overwork, in the fields of Illinois.
(b) In childbirth, giving birth to his baby sister.
(c) In bed, of old age.
(d) Of disease, during passage from Africa.

4. What does Rutherford say New Orleans women always smell like?
(a) Roses.
(b) Lilacs.
(c) Gardenias.
(d) Wisteria.

5. According to Rutherford, what are Falcon's legs shorter than?
(a) His dining table.
(b) His captain's chair.
(c) His chart table.
(d) His bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Peter Cringle hold aboard the Republic?

2. What does Cringle have a sixth sense about?

3. The sailor that Rutherford meets in Entry 1 is taking the position of ____________ aboard Captain Falcon's ship.

4. When he arrives in New Orleans, where does Rutherford try, but fail, to find work?

5. What is Isadora's career?

(see the answer key)

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