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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Entry 4: June 28, 1830.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, according to Rutherford, is the first duty of the sailors on board the Republic?
(a) Keep the ship afloat at all costs.
(b) Stay out of Squibb's way.
(c) Stay drunk.
(d) Obey the captain.

2. What is Tommy no longer able to do after he tries to look at the cargo?
(a) Hear.
(b) Speak.
(c) See.
(d) Walk.

3. What does Isadora tell Rutherford he should do instead of constantly getting drunk?
(a) Something productive with his life.
(b) Go back to the plantation.
(c) Join the crew of a ship.
(d) Reconcile with his family.

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

5. What is the term used for the toilet?
(a) Honey bucket.
(b) Bilge.
(c) Head.
(d) Loo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After the storm passes, what about Ngonyama sets him apart from all the others on board the ship?

3. What is Mr. Zeringue?

4. Who is appointed captain once Falcon is out of the way?

5. What percentage was Captain Falcon set to receive of the cargo's value?

(see the answer key)

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