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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. Who does Cringle tell Rutherford is already aboard the ship when Rutherford presents his (stolen) work papers?
(a) Isadora.
(b) Meadows.
(c) Captain Falcon.
(d) Squibb.

2. During the storm encountered by the Republic, who is among those swept out to sea?
(a) Baleka.
(b) Baleka's aunt.
(c) Baleka's father.
(d) Baleka's mother.

3. What position does Peter Cringle hold aboard the Republic?
(a) Quartermaster.
(b) First mate.
(c) Captain.
(d) First mate and quartermaster.

4. How many slaves is Ngonyama put in charge of?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Twenty.

5. How many bullet holes does Captain Falcon's door have in it?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does Rutherford say the written form of the Allmuseri language has on him?

2. When carving a pig, how does Rutherford describe the way Ngonyama handles the knife?

3. After the storm, who stands up to Cringle regarding the poor condition of the ship?

4. About whom does Rutherford want to learn more?

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

(see the answer key)

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