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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. While in New Orleans, where does Rutherford like to hang out?
(a) The bar.
(b) The French Quarter.
(c) The waterfront.
(d) The marina.

2. After his conversation with Falcon, what does Rutherford see?
(a) Squibb and his parrot, both drunk.
(b) Meadows, imitating Rutherford's voice and habits.
(c) Meadows, imitating Falcon's voice and habits.
(d) Ngonyama, eavesdropping on the conversation.

3. Approximately long will the ship's journey take?
(a) Three months.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Three decades.
(d) Three years.

4. What is another name for the crew's sleeping quarters, according to Rutherford's entry?
(a) Barracks.
(b) Orlop.
(c) Dunlop.
(d) Berthing area.

5. What does Ngonyama tell Rutherford, during the battle on deck, that he must do now if he is going to do it at all?
(a) Plead for his own life.
(b) Convince the Allmuseri that he is on their side.
(c) Convince the crew to surrender before they are all killed.
(d) Plead for the lives of any men he wishes to spare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Reverend Chandler's reaction to Jackson's refusal to accept a gift of land or property?

2. How does Reverend Chandler dispose of his estate?

3. That night, the Allmuseri have a ceremony to ___________ the ship.

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

5. How many years older than Rutherford is his brother Jackson?

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