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

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

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

4. To whom does Rutherford tell a sob story?
(a) Cringle.
(b) Tommy, the cabin boy.
(c) Squibb.
(d) Captain Falcon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the only time Cringle seems to relax?

2. Who is "Papa"?

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

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

5. How much pay does Falcon offer Rutherford (an offer that Rutherford accepts) to remain part of the crew?

(see the answer key)

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