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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. Isadora warns Rutherford that he is not _________.
(a) Bright.
(b) Likable.
(c) Common.
(d) Classy.

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

3. After the slave boy's corpse is thrown overboard, what does Ngonyama return to Rutherford?
(a) The gun Rutherford had given him.
(b) The book Rutherford had given him.
(c) The ring Rutherford had given him.
(d) The key Rutherford had given him.

4. According to the rules Diamelo establishes after Captain Falcon's death, what language must be spoken by all on board?
(a) English.
(b) Swahili.
(c) Portuguese.
(d) Allmuseri.

5. When Baleka comes to check on Rutherford, what does she tell him?
(a) It is his turn to clean out the hold.
(b) It is his turn to make dinner.
(c) It is his turn to empty the slop pails in the head.
(d) It is his turn to feed the Allmuseri god.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Squibb walk with a limp?

2. Who does Cringle tell Rutherford is already aboard the ship when Rutherford presents his (stolen) work papers?

3. What is the term used for the toilet?

4. Reverend Chandler tells Jackson and Rutherford they are ____________.

5. How many days does it take the Republic to travel from New Orleans to Africa?

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