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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many lines of a book had Captain Falcon taught himself to read at once?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

2. Rutherford befriends an Allmuseri woman and a young girl named Baleka. What relationship is Baleka to the Allmuseri woman?
(a) Sister.
(b) Daughter.
(c) Niece.
(d) None.

3. Captain Falcon's ship is going to Bangalang, located on the coast of which country?
(a) Ghana.
(b) India.
(c) Guinea.
(d) Greece.

4. After the storm passes, what about Ngonyama sets him apart from all the others on board the ship?
(a) He is naked.
(b) He is encased in ice.
(c) He is completely dry.
(d) He is wearing a life jacket.

5. According to Rutherford, what are Falcon's legs shorter than?
(a) His bed.
(b) His captain's chair.
(c) His chart table.
(d) His dining table.

Short Answer Questions

1. Captain Falcon tells Rutherford that the cargo they will pick up at Bangalang includes forty ______________ tribes people.

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

3. How much does Mr. Zeringue tell Rutherford he owes him?

4. The next time Rutherford talks to Falcon, what does Falcon tell him he plans to do with the Allmuseri once they reach land?

5. What is the term used for the toilet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What, according to Rutherford, is proof of Isadora's kind heart?

2. When Cringle is appointed to become captain once Falcon is out of the way, what does he promise the crew?

3. Once Rutherford has broken into the captain's quarters, what does he not do?

4. When Falcon returns to his cabin and finds Rutherford there, he tells Rutherford that he has to defend himself against six men. What weapon does Falcon use?

5. How does Rutherford describe Captain Falcon?

6. When Rutherford is awakened by Cringle and other members of the Republic's crew, why is he so quick to obey Cringle when he orders him to his feet?

7. When Rutherford shows Ngonyama a picture of Isadora, why does he ask why she has smudges on her face?

8. Why, although it is against his better judgment, does Rutherford steal Squibb's work papers?

9. As Rutherford looks at the crates of souvenirs (such as scrolls, paintings, and prayer carpets), whom does he realize is paying for the items and why?

10. What ability does Rutherford lose while at sea?

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