2. Jackson is the epitome of goodness, and Rutherford is the ______________.
(a) Problem child.
(b) Eccentric genius.
(c) Shrewd businessman.
(d) Hard worker.

3. After his conversation with Ngonyama, what does Rutherford give him?
(a) A gun and magnetized ring.
(b) Information on the upcoming mutiny plans.
(c) A big hug.
(d) A key he had stolen from Falcon's cabin.

4. On what does Riley Jackson blame his wild ways?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Women.
(d) Rutherford.

5. After Rutherford finishes telling Squibb about Reverend Chandler's death, what illness does he say that Baleka seems to have?
(a) A fever.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Influenza.
(d) A cold.

6. After Rutherford finds crew members in the storeroom, he returns to the captain's cabin. In what condition does he find Captain Falcon?
(a) Comatose.
(b) Dead.
(c) Badly hurt.
(d) Unhurt.

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

8. What does the crew realize their only hope for survival is?
(a) The ship that has been sighted nearby.
(b) The Allmuseri god.
(c) The land that has been sighted.
(d) Cannibalism.

9. When Baleka comes to check on Rutherford, what does he notice about how she displays feelings?
(a) She never displays them to anyone.
(b) She displays them very cautiously.
(c) She wears them on her sleeve.
(d) She expresses them very melodramatically.

10. How does Rutherford convince the Allmuseri to spare Cringle's life?
(a) He convinces them to make him their slave.
(b) He convinces them that Cringle is their friend.
(c) He convinces them that only Cringle knows how to repair the ship.
(d) He convinces him that they need Cringle to read the maps.

11. What are the slaves forced to do in the hold so that as many of them as possible can be squeezed into the available space?
(a) Stand at all times.
(b) Kneel with their hands above their heads.
(c) Lie on their sides.
(d) Sit in contorted positions.

12. On what date did Rutherford's father try to escape?
(a) Christmas Eve, 1811.
(b) New Year's Day, 1811.
(c) New Year's Day, 1812.
(d) New Year's Eve, 1811.

13. During the storm, although the deck is in chaos, Rutherford can see Ngonyama. What does Ngonyama do?
(a) He lashs (ties) himself to the wheel.
(b) He lashs (ties) himself to the mast.
(c) He lashs (ties) himself to the rudder.
(d) He hangs himself.

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

15. When Meadows and Ngonyama carry a slave boy's corpse from below, what body part(s) does Meadows cut off before the corpse is thrown overboard?
(a) Both ears.
(b) Both hands.
(c) The nose.
(d) Both feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Reverend Chandler said how he would dispose of his estate, Jackson had already stated that he would not accept a gift of land or property. What is Rutherford's opinion of his brother's statement?

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

3. While in Falcon's cabin after the fight on deck, what does Ngonyama tell the rest of the Allmuseri?

4. When the mate named Fletcher comes into the meeting room, what news does he have for the mutineers?

5. After his conversation with Falcon, what does Rutherford see?

(see the answer keys)

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