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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Entry 8: August 1, 1830.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rutherford goes back up on deck after evaluating Baleka, which direction does he notice Ngonyama looking toward?
(a) The bow (front) of the boat.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Bangalang.
(d) The stern (back) of the boat.

2. On what does Riley Jackson blame his wild ways?
(a) Rutherford.
(b) Women.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Alcohol.

3. What does the crew realize their only hope for survival is?
(a) Cannibalism.
(b) The ship that has been sighted nearby.
(c) The land that has been sighted.
(d) The Allmuseri god.

4. What is the name of the black man who brings Rutherford to Mr. Zeringue?
(a) Santos.
(b) Larry.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Enrique.

5. How old does Rutherford estimate the deceased slave boy to be?
(a) Older than him.
(b) About his age.
(c) About Ngonyama's age.
(d) Younger than him.

Short Answer Questions

1. After going into the water, on what does Rutherford rely to keep him afloat?

2. What was the profession of Captain Falcon's father?

3. After the slave boy's corpse is thrown overboard, what does Ngonyama return to Rutherford?

4. 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?

5. What is Tommy no longer able to do after he tries to look at the cargo?

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