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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. What is the term used for the toilet?
(a) Bilge.
(b) Loo.
(c) Honey bucket.
(d) Head.

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

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

4. Why does Squibb walk with a limp?
(a) He has a metal rod in his leg.
(b) He has a partially amputated foot.
(c) He has a wooden leg.
(d) He has a metal rod in his foot.

5. Rutherford warns the reader not to be too ________________ his way of life.
(a) Angered by.
(b) Critical of.
(c) Disgusted by.
(d) Judgmental of.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. During his sob story, how did Rutherford say his mother had died?

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

5. Who is "Papa"?

(see the answer key)

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