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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Entry 3: June 23, 1830.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Reverend Chandler, Rutherford's master, try to teach him while he was growing up on the plantation?
(a) Biblical virtues.
(b) Penmanship and Biblical virtues.
(c) Financial prudence and honesty.
(d) Penmanship.

2. During his sob story, how did Rutherford say his mother had died?
(a) In childbirth, giving birth to his baby sister.
(b) In bed, of old age.
(c) Of overwork, in the fields of Illinois.
(d) Of disease, during passage from Africa.

3. How does Tommy wind up being the first to try to look at the mysterious cargo inside the crate?
(a) He draws the shortest straw.
(b) He is the youngest crew member.
(c) He loses at a game of dice.
(d) He wins a game of poker.

4. How many lines of a book had Captain Falcon taught himself to read at once?
(a) Eight.
(b) Six.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Two.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cringle tell Rutherford about seeing and hearing the cabin boy in Falcon's quarters?

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

3. What is Mr. Zeringue?

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

5. Why does Squibb walk with a limp?

(see the answer key)

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