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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 the storm passes, what about Ngonyama sets him apart from all the others on board the ship?
(a) He is naked.
(b) He is encased in ice.
(c) He is completely dry.
(d) He is wearing a life jacket.

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

3. Cringle's correct speech is taken as ________, and the captain interprets his sensitivity as ___________.
(a) Weakness; arrogance.
(b) Snobbishness; prissiness.
(c) Arrogance; weakness.
(d) Prissiness; weakness.

4. The crew seems to spend most of their time at sea:
(a) Complaining about the lack of cleanliness.
(b) Attempting to repair the ship.
(c) Getting drunk.
(d) Partying.

5. Where does Tommy stay for the rest of the voyage to New Orleans?
(a) Cringle's cabin.
(b) In the cargo hold with the creature.
(c) His hammock in the orlop.
(d) Falcon's cabin.

Short Answer Questions

1. The sailor that Rutherford meets in Entry 1 is taking the position of ____________ aboard Captain Falcon's ship.

2. What is Captain Falcon's opinion of the war against England?

3. How does Tommy wind up being the first to try to look at the mysterious cargo inside the crate?

4. After Rutherford's new friend passes out from alcohol, what does Rutherford do?

5. How many bullet holes does Captain Falcon's door have in it?

(see the answer key)

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