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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 did Reverend Chandler, Rutherford's master, try to teach him while he was growing up on the plantation?
(a) Biblical virtues.
(b) Financial prudence and honesty.
(c) Penmanship.
(d) Penmanship and Biblical virtues.

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

3. What prophecy of Reverend Chandler about him does Rutherford say comes true in Entry 3?
(a) He becomes a murderer.
(b) He becomes a man's man.
(c) He becomes a thief.
(d) He becomes a pirate.

4. What is Mr. Zeringue?
(a) The town benefactor.
(b) The town financier.
(c) The town's wealthiest businessman.
(d) The town gangster.

5. When the Republic begins its return trip to New Orleans, what does it encounter?
(a) Rough water and bad weather.
(b) Calm water and no wind.
(c) Hurricanes.
(d) Sea monsters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Isadora's terms leave Rutherford so afraid that he is afflicted for several hours with bouts of _________________.

2. When Rutherford goes back up on deck after evaluating Baleka, which direction does he notice Ngonyama looking toward?

3. What are the slaves forced to do in the hold so that as many of them as possible can be squeezed into the available space?

4. After the cargo is brought on board, what does Captain Falcon put Rutherford in charge of?

5. What percentage was Captain Falcon set to receive of the cargo's value?

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