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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. Whom does Diamelo threaten to kill for not understanding orders?
(a) Cringle.
(b) Baleka.
(c) Rutherford.
(d) Squibb.

2. When Rutherford falls while on deck, who comes to help him?
(a) Baleka.
(b) Squibb.
(c) Diamelo.
(d) Ngonyama.

3. When Rutherford goes back on deck, what does he find himself dreaming of?
(a) Bangalang.
(b) His father.
(c) Home.
(d) Isadora.

4. Wounded limbs are treated by _____________; a sore tooth is treated by _____________.
(a) Amputation; drilling and filling.
(b) Amputation; extraction.
(c) Antibiotics; extraction.
(d) Antibiotics; cold compresses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the storm, although the deck is in chaos, Rutherford can see Ngonyama. What does Ngonyama do?

2. How long has the cargo been in existence?

3. When the food rations become low, what do the crew begin eating?

4. When he finally makes it on deck, what does Rutherford realize about the slaves?

5. What does the captain tell Rutherford he must do, no matter what happens?

Short Essay Questions

1. Rutherford begins daydreaming about Isadora. What does he see himself doing in his daydream?

2. When Ngonyama comes onto the orlop to check on Rutherford, what Allmuseri practice does Rutherford want to engage him in but cannot because he is too weak?

3. When another ship is sighted, what does Diamelo suggest doing about it?

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

5. The night Rev. Chandler dies, he dismisses both brothers from his service. What does Rev. Chandler specifically tell Jackson about his efforts to help him?

6. When Rutherford enters the captain's quarters, he finds it in ruins and the captain badly hurt by falling beams. What, due to his injuries, is the captain no longer able to control?

7. When Ngonyama tells Rutherford that he would not harm the crew if he were master of the Republic, what reason does he give?

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

9. One night, Cringle tells Rutherford about his father. How does Cringle describe his father's attitude towards money and the rich?

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

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