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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 another name for the crew's sleeping quarters, according to Rutherford's entry?
(a) Orlop.
(b) Berthing area.
(c) Dunlop.
(d) Barracks.

2. What is Mr. Zeringue?
(a) The town's wealthiest businessman.
(b) The town benefactor.
(c) The town financier.
(d) The town gangster.

3. How old does Squibb tell Rutherford he is?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Sixty.
(d) He is unsure of his age.

4. What is the main thing that Rutherford notices about the Republic?
(a) The lack of proper safety equipment.
(b) The stench and filthiness below deck.
(c) The absence of civility and manners.
(d) The absence of women.

5. The crew seems to spend most of their time at sea:
(a) Partying.
(b) Attempting to repair the ship.
(c) Getting drunk.
(d) Complaining about the lack of cleanliness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Approximately long will the ship's journey take?

3. How much does Mr. Zeringue tell Rutherford he owes him?

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

5. While in New Orleans, where does Rutherford like to hang out?

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