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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. While in New Orleans, where does Rutherford like to hang out?
(a) The waterfront.
(b) The bar.
(c) The marina.
(d) The French Quarter.

2. Isadora agrees to pay off Rutherford's debt if he agrees to what?
(a) Marry her the next day.
(b) Work aboard the Republic.
(c) Kill Mr. Zeringue.
(d) Kill Santos.

3. What is the name of the black man who brings Rutherford to Mr. Zeringue?
(a) Enrique.
(b) Santos.
(c) Larry.
(d) Jackson.

4. What was the profession of Captain Falcon's father?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Minister.
(c) Shopkeeper.
(d) Sailor.

5. Isadora's terms leave Rutherford so afraid that he is afflicted for several hours with bouts of _________________.
(a) Hiccups.
(b) Coughing.
(c) Vomiting.
(d) Headaches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cringle's correct speech is taken as ________, and the captain interprets his sensitivity as ___________.

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

3. Captain Falcon tells Rutherford that the cargo they will pick up at Bangalang includes forty ______________ tribes people.

4. What does Captain Falcon catch Rutherford doing one night?

5. What activates the safety on the pistol that Falcon gives Rutherford?

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