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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. What is Captain Falcon's opinion of the war against England?
(a) Brilliantly planned, but full of military mistakes.
(b) Stupid and full of military mistakes.
(c) Stupid, but masterfully executed.
(d) Brilliantly planned and masterfully executed.

2. To whom does Rutherford tell a sob story?
(a) Cringle.
(b) Tommy, the cabin boy.
(c) Squibb.
(d) Captain Falcon.

3. After the cargo is brought on board, what does Captain Falcon put Rutherford in charge of?
(a) Guarding the ivory and gold.
(b) Feeding the sheep.
(c) Feeding the goats.
(d) Feeding the Allmuseri.

4. What is the main thing that Rutherford notices about the Republic?
(a) The absence of civility and manners.
(b) The lack of proper safety equipment.
(c) The stench and filthiness below deck.
(d) The absence of women.

5. How much pay does Falcon offer Rutherford (an offer that Rutherford accepts) to remain part of the crew?
(a) Five percent of the earnings.
(b) Ten percent of the earnings.
(c) Twenty-five percent of the earnings.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Rutherford estimate the deceased slave boy to be?

2. The crew seems to spend most of their time at sea:

3. What does Captain Falcon consider himself?

4. According to the rules Diamelo establishes after Captain Falcon's death, what language must be spoken by all on board?

5. What percentage was Captain Falcon set to receive of the cargo's value?

(see the answer key)

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