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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. What does Rutherford do after Squibb finishes bleeding him?
(a) He goes swimming.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) He vomits.
(d) He takes a shower.

2. 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.

3. When the mate named Fletcher comes into the meeting room, what news does he have for the mutineers?
(a) Everything is in place and the mutiny can start whenever the men are ready.
(b) The captain's men have caught wind of the mutiny and have abandoned ship.
(c) The slaves have escaped and are revolting.
(d) The captain's men have caught wind of the mutiny and have begun killing the crew.

4. How does Captain Falcon die?
(a) He is murdered.
(b) He dies from the injuries he suffered when his cabin collapsed.
(c) He is made to walk the plank and is eaten by sharks.
(d) He commits suicide.

5. What is the steak that Squibb feeds Rutherford after he returns to consciousness?
(a) New York strip.
(b) Meadows.
(c) Ribeye.
(d) Cringle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Captain Falcon tell Rutherford the secret cargo consists of?

2. After the captain dies, what is done with him and all his possessions?

3. When Baleka comes to check on Rutherford, what does he notice about how she displays feelings?

4. What does Rutherford's father, Riley, like to do after a long day of working?

5. That night, the Allmuseri have a ceremony to ___________ the ship.

Short Essay Questions

1. When Rutherford first awakens after fainting while feeding the Allmuseri god, Squibb is feeding him a piece of steak that turns out to be Cringle's flesh. How did Cringle wind up as Rutherford's dinner?

2. After his discussion with Squibb, Rutherford goes back up on deck and sees Ngonyama looking out to sea toward Bangalang. What does this remind Rutherford of?

3. When the Republic breaks apart, what does Squibb do?

4. When the slaves are brought up from the hold, among them is a dead boy. Why does Meadows slice off the boy's ears before throwing the corpse overboard?

5. After the ceremony the Allmuseri hold to cleanse the ship after the uprising, what does Ngonyama send Rutherford to do?

6. When another storm comes up, Ngonyama helps Rutherford up to the deck just as an explosion rocks the boat. What appears to be the cause of the explosion?

7. Captain Falcon tells Rutherford the names of the Republic's three financiers. Who are they?

8. After Rutherford is thrown into the water, he sees the Allmuseri grabbing onto wood and debris to stay afloat; however, they are still very close to the ship. What happens to nearly all of the Allmuseri when the ship goes below the surface?

9. What is the attitude and behavior of Diamelo, one of the Allmuseri men who led the rebellion, towards the Americans?

10. What is Falcon's motive for bringing the Allmuseri god on board?

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