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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 is the total value of the ship's entire cargo?
(a) $8,585.
(b) $8,858.
(c) $8,885.
(d) $8,888.

2. The name of the ship on which Rutherford's new acquaintance is sailing is:
(a) The Juno.
(b) The Federalist>.
(c) The Black Pearl.
(d) The Republic.

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

4. Where does Tommy stay for the rest of the voyage to New Orleans?
(a) His hammock in the orlop.
(b) In the cargo hold with the creature.
(c) Falcon's cabin.
(d) Cringle's cabin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The sailor that Rutherford meets in Entry 1 is taking the position of ____________ aboard Captain Falcon's ship.

2. What is the name of the black man who brings Rutherford to Mr. Zeringue?

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

4. Who is "Papa"?

5. What is Isadora's career?

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