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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Entry 9: August 20, 1830.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Rutherford hear Captain Falcon come into the room?
(a) He is deaf.
(b) He is absorbed in reading.
(c) He is asleep.
(d) He is engrossed with looking out the window.

2. What does Rutherford say New Orleans women always smell like?
(a) Gardenias.
(b) Lilacs.
(c) Roses.
(d) Wisteria.

3. When Rutherford sees the Allmuseri, what tribe does he describe them as taller than?
(a) Ashanti.
(b) Pygmy.
(c) Watusi.
(d) Zulu.

4. Falcon tells Rutherford that it is his bet Rutherford will be ________________ by the time the ship returns to New Orleans.
(a) Dead.
(b) A slave.
(c) A man's man.
(d) A ship's officer.

5. What does Rutherford notice about the slaves when they come up from the hold?
(a) They have lice and rat bites.
(b) They smell of vomit and feces.
(c) Their feet are dirty.
(d) They don't have any clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the storm passes, what song does Rutherford hear passengers singing on deck?

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

3. What is the name of the ship that rescues Rutherford?

4. What does Rutherford tell Zeringue he is going to do with the ship's log?

5. What does Cringle tell Rutherford that Falcon watches for in each crew member?

(see the answer key)

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