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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 does Cringle have a sixth sense about?
(a) Death.
(b) Illness.
(c) People.
(d) Disaster.

2. Why do the Allmuseri require no medication?
(a) They are immune to all diseases.
(b) They possess the ability to heal themselves.
(c) They are resistant to all medications.
(d) They rely entirely on natural remedies.

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

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

5. When is the only time Cringle seems to relax?
(a) When he is with others.
(b) When he is alone on watch.
(c) When he is sleeping.
(d) When he is alone on watch or reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Spanish explorer who is the source of the only recorded description of the tribes people the crew will be picking up?

2. Which crew member does Cringle tell Rutherford to stay away from?

3. In the Allmuseri language, what part of speech is used instead of nouns?

4. How does Rutherford describe Nathaniel Meadows?

5. What ability does Ngonyama have?

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