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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many bullet holes does Captain Falcon's door have in it?

2. What does Captain Falcon consider himself?

3. What is Isadora's career?

4. Why doesn't Rutherford hear Captain Falcon come into the room?

5. Why does Squibb walk with a limp?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. As Cringle is taking Rutherford to meet the captain, Rutherford gives Cringle his real reasons for boarding the ship. What are they?

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

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

6. 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?

7. 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?

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

9. On the day Rutherford meets Baleka and her mother, he throws Baleka a biscuit. What is her mother's response?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rutherford described Cringle as having a sixth sense about disaster. Using examples from the text, demonstrate, analyze, and explain how this sixth sense proved to be an accurate foreshadowing of the events that took place during the Republic's voyage.

Essay Topic 2

Is Cringle's sacrifice of his body for the crew in Entry 8 in line with, or antithetical to, his character? Provide a complete analysis and exposition of your stance, and use the text as proof of your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and explain how Rutherford's difficulty, post-rescue, in adjusting to a peaceful life, along with his physical changes, are indicative of how much the voyage aboard the Republic had changed him. Back up your statements with examples from the text.

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