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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Entry 6: July 3, 1830.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the sailor Rutherford meets?
(a) Squidd.
(b) Meadows.
(c) Tommy.
(d) Squibb.

2. Rutherford realizes the Ngonyama's _____________ is very different from his own.
(a) Depth perception.
(b) Night vision.
(c) Sense of touch.
(d) Hearing sensitivity.

3. After the storm, who stands up to Cringle regarding the poor condition of the ship?
(a) Terrence Meadows.
(b) Matthew McGaffin.
(c) Squibb.
(d) Captain Falcon.

4. How does Tommy wind up being the first to try to look at the mysterious cargo inside the crate?
(a) He is the youngest crew member.
(b) He loses at a game of dice.
(c) He wins a game of poker.
(d) He draws the shortest straw.

5. How much pay does Falcon offer Rutherford (an offer that Rutherford accepts) to remain part of the crew?
(a) Five percent of the earnings.
(b) None.
(c) Twenty-five percent of the earnings.
(d) Ten percent of the earnings.

Short Answer Questions

1. When McGaffin notices the ring that Rutherford is wearing, how does Rutherford say he got it from Captain Falcon?

2. Whom do Cringle and Rutherford find hiding in a storeroom?

3. Why doesn't Rutherford hear Captain Falcon come into the room?

4. Where does the explorer now reside?

5. Who does Cringle tell Rutherford is already aboard the ship when Rutherford presents his (stolen) work papers?

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