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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. What does Cringle tell Rutherford that Falcon watches for in each crew member?
(a) Illness.
(b) A strength.
(c) Incompetency.
(d) A weakness.

2. When is the only time Cringle seems to relax?
(a) When he is sleeping.
(b) When he is with others.
(c) When he is alone on watch or reading.
(d) When he is alone on watch.

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

4. What natural event does Rutherford fear the special cargo will bring about?
(a) The Apocalypse.
(b) Waterspouts.
(c) A hurricane.
(d) A maelstrom.

5. When Rutherford wakes up after fainting, what medical procedure is Squibb performing on him?
(a) First aid.
(b) CPR.
(c) Bleeding.
(d) Surgery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which crew member does Cringle tell Rutherford to stay away from?

2. What is the total value of the ship's entire cargo?

3. In describing the Allmuseri language, Rutherford says the sounds they produce are like:

4. What prophecy of Reverend Chandler about him does Rutherford say comes true in Entry 3?

5. Falcon tells Rutherford that it is his bet Rutherford will be ________________ by the time the ship returns to New Orleans.

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