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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. Rutherford warns the reader not to be too ________________ his way of life.
(a) Critical of.
(b) Angered by.
(c) Disgusted by.
(d) Judgmental of.

2. Reverend Chandler tells Jackson and Rutherford they are ____________.
(a) Inheriting the entire plantation.
(b) Being conscripted into the army.
(c) Free to leave.
(d) Being sold to his neighbor.

3. 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) Convince the crew to surrender before they are all killed.
(b) Plead for his own life.
(c) Plead for the lives of any men he wishes to spare.
(d) Convince the Allmuseri that he is on their side.

4. Which crew member does Cringle tell Rutherford to stay away from?
(a) Squibb.
(b) Captain Falcon.
(c) Nathaniel Meadows.
(d) Himself.

5. After the storm, who stands up to Cringle regarding the poor condition of the ship?
(a) Squibb.
(b) Captain Falcon.
(c) Matthew McGaffin.
(d) Terrence Meadows.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the storm encountered by the Republic, who is among those swept out to sea?

3. According to Rutherford, what are Falcon's legs shorter than?

4. Wounded limbs are treated by _____________; a sore tooth is treated by _____________.

5. Why does Squibb walk with a limp?

(see the answer key)

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