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

2. What is Reverend Chandler's reaction to being told that Rutherford is present at his deathbed?
(a) He frowns.
(b) He cries.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He smiles.

3. Captain Falcon asks Rutherford to be his ____________ around the crew.
(a) Ears and eyes.
(b) Eyes and ears.
(c) Heart and soul.
(d) Hands and feet.

4. What does Cringle tell Rutherford about seeing and hearing the cabin boy in Falcon's quarters?
(a) He tells Rutherford to tell anyone who will listen.
(b) He tells Rutherford that he wants to kill Falcon over it.
(c) He says nothing to Rutherford about it.
(d) He tells Rutherford not to speak of it to anyone.

5. How many slaves is Ngonyama put in charge of?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Five.
(d) Fifteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much pay does Falcon offer Rutherford (an offer that Rutherford accepts) to remain part of the crew?

2. To whom does Rutherford tell a sob story?

3. What does Rutherford say New Orleans women always smell like?

4. What is the total value of the ship's entire cargo?

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

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