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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. During the storm encountered by the Republic, who is among those swept out to sea?
(a) Baleka's mother.
(b) Baleka.
(c) Baleka's aunt.
(d) Baleka's father.

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

3. In what way, according to Rutherford, do the Allmuseri greet visitors to their village that is often misunderstood?
(a) By spitting at their feet.
(b) By throwing dirt on them.
(c) By spitting at their faces.
(d) By throwing water on them.

4. How many days does it take the Republic to travel from New Orleans to Africa?
(a) Forty.
(b) Forty-one.
(c) Thirty-one.
(d) Thirty.

5. Before Reverend Chandler said how he would dispose of his estate, Jackson had already stated that he would not accept a gift of land or property. What is Rutherford's opinion of his brother's statement?
(a) He suggests Jackson reconsider.
(b) He calls Jackson an idiot.
(c) He calls Jackson a fool.
(d) He calls Jackson wise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the term used for the toilet?

2. What does Cringle have a sixth sense about?

3. The next time Rutherford talks to Falcon, what does Falcon tell him he plans to do with the Allmuseri once they reach land?

4. After talking with Isadora and Mr. Zeringue, where does Rutherford go that turns out to be filled with sailors?

5. What natural event does Rutherford fear the special cargo will bring about?

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