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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Rutherford observes the condition of the slaves, what does he decide about Captain Falcon?
(a) He decides the captain needs to be treated like he is treating the slaves.
(b) He decides the captain is evil.
(c) He decides the captain is mean.
(d) He decides the captain needs to die.

2. What is Reverend Chandler's reaction to Jackson's refusal to accept a gift of land or property?
(a) He calls Jackson pathetic.
(b) He calls Jackson a visionary.
(c) He calls Jackson wise beyond his years.
(d) He suggests Jackson reconsider.

3. What is the only thing that Falcon is concerned with?
(a) His ship and crew.
(b) Finding a wife.
(c) World peace.
(d) Money and fame.

4. Who becomes the unofficial ship's doctor?
(a) Rutherford.
(b) Cringle.
(c) Ngonyama.
(d) Squibb.

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

6. After going into the water, on what does Rutherford rely to keep him afloat?
(a) A lifejacket.
(b) A hammock.
(c) A lifeboat.
(d) Wreckage from the ship.

7. What does Rutherford's father, Riley, like to do after a long day of working?
(a) Play the guitar and sing.
(b) Play the tambourine and sing.
(c) Play the violin and sing.
(d) Play the drums and dance.

8. After his conversation with Falcon, what does Rutherford see?
(a) Squibb and his parrot, both drunk.
(b) Meadows, imitating Falcon's voice and habits.
(c) Meadows, imitating Rutherford's voice and habits.
(d) Ngonyama, eavesdropping on the conversation.

9. What does Rutherford admit about his own physical condition?
(a) He is in no better shape than most of the other passengers.
(b) He is in perfect health.
(c) He is near death.
(d) He is worse off than the rest of the passengers.

10. What does Ngonyama tell Rutherford, during the battle on deck, that he must do now if he is going to do it at all?
(a) Convince the crew to surrender before they are all killed.
(b) Plead for the lives of any men he wishes to spare.
(c) Plead for his own life.
(d) Convince the Allmuseri that he is on their side.

11. When Rutherford encounters Falcon in the passageway after one of Falcon's booby traps goes off, what emotion does he hear in Falcon's voice?
(a) Fear.
(b) Nervousness.
(c) Rage.
(d) Excitement.

12. When Rutherford goes back up on deck after evaluating Baleka, which direction does he notice Ngonyama looking toward?
(a) The stern (back) of the boat.
(b) Bangalang.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) The bow (front) of the boat.

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

14. This journal entry ends as:
(a) Rutherford feels himself slipping below the water.
(b) Rutherford reaches land.
(c) Rutherford dies.
(d) Rutherford is rescued by a passing ship.

15. What Allmuseri martial art is based on fighting in close quarters while bound?
(a) Kabye.
(b) Dambe.
(c) Obnu Bilate.
(d) Capoeira.

Short Answer Questions

1. What crime does Squibb get caught committing on board the ship?

2. How does Captain Falcon die?

3. What does Ngonyama tell Rutherford he would do if he were master of the ship?

4. What does Rutherford do after Squibb finishes bleeding him?

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

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