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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. After Rutherford's new friend passes out from alcohol, what does Rutherford do?
(a) Boards the ship as a stowaway.
(b) Steals the man's work papers and uses his identity to start a new life in Alabama.
(c) Goes home and prepares for his wedding.
(d) Steals the man's work papers and boards the ship as him.

2. What ability does Ngonyama have?
(a) To walk through walls.
(b) To become invisible.
(c) To negotiate even the hardest situations.
(d) To fade into the background.

3. What does Captain Falcon catch Rutherford doing one night?
(a) Rummaging through the galley.
(b) Stealing from the rest of the crew.
(c) Rummaging through his cabin.
(d) Stealing from the liquor stash.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many days does it take the Republic to travel from New Orleans to Africa?

3. How does Rutherford assume Falcon obtained the souvenirs in his cabin?

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

5. While in New Orleans, where does Rutherford like to hang out?

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