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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) Dunlop.
(b) Berthing area.
(c) Barracks.
(d) Orlop.

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

3. How much pay does Falcon offer Rutherford (an offer that Rutherford accepts) to remain part of the crew?
(a) Ten percent of the earnings.
(b) Five percent of the earnings.
(c) None.
(d) Twenty-five percent of the earnings.

4. What does Cringle tell Rutherford about seeing and hearing the cabin boy in Falcon's quarters?
(a) He says nothing to Rutherford about it.
(b) He tells Rutherford to tell anyone who will listen.
(c) He tells Rutherford that he wants to kill Falcon over it.
(d) He tells Rutherford not to speak of it to anyone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Rutherford warns the reader not to be too ________________ his way of life.

2. What is the term used for the toilet?

3. What does Cringle have a sixth sense about?

4. Isadora agrees to pay off Rutherford's debt if he agrees to what?

5. According to Rutherford, what are Falcon's legs shorter than?

(see the answer key)

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