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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. During the storm encountered by the Republic, who is among those swept out to sea?
(a) Baleka's mother.
(b) Baleka's father.
(c) Baleka's aunt.
(d) Baleka.

2. Where did freedman Rutherford Calhoun work when he was a slave?
(a) In the gardens.
(b) In the cotton fields.
(c) In the corn fields.
(d) As a house slave.

3. What is the term used for the toilet?
(a) Bilge.
(b) Loo.
(c) Honey bucket.
(d) Head.

4. While in New Orleans, where does Rutherford like to hang out?
(a) The bar.
(b) The marina.
(c) The French Quarter.
(d) The waterfront.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the sailor Rutherford meets?

2. What percentage was Captain Falcon set to receive of the cargo's value?

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

4. The sailor that Rutherford meets in Entry 1 is taking the position of ____________ aboard Captain Falcon's ship.

5. Approximately long will the ship's journey take?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rutherford say about using sob stories in situations such as his first meeting with Captain Falcon?

2. 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?

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

4. After the mutiny conference when Rutherford brings Captain Falcon his dinner, what does he say to the captain when asked for a report on the activities of the crew?

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

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

7. Rutherford tells Isadora he doesn't want to marry anyone. As he thinks about the situation, what does he realize about his reluctance to marry Isadora?

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

9. When Rutherford, angry about the deal Isadora has made with Zeringue, asks her "how could you do this to me?" what is her response?

10. As Rutherford learns more about the Republic from Cringle, he finds it is a typical ship. What, according to Rutherford, is a "typical ship"?

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