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

2. Falcon tells Rutherford that it is his bet Rutherford will be ________________ by the time the ship returns to New Orleans.
(a) A man's man.
(b) A ship's officer.
(c) A slave.
(d) Dead.

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

4. While in New Orleans, where does Rutherford like to hang out?
(a) The bar.
(b) The marina.
(c) The French Quarter.
(d) The waterfront.

5. When he arrives in New Orleans, where does Rutherford try, but fail, to find work?
(a) Salons.
(b) Restaurants and the shipyard..
(c) Negro bars.
(d) Salons and negro bars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Cringle tell Rutherford is already aboard the ship when Rutherford presents his (stolen) work papers?

2. What does Rutherford say New Orleans women always smell like?

3. The crew seems to spend most of their time at sea:

4. What is Mr. Zeringue?

5. Isadora warns Rutherford that he is not _________.

(see the answer key)

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