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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. Rutherford realizes the Ngonyama's _____________ is very different from his own.
2. How does Rutherford assume Falcon obtained the souvenirs in his cabin?
3. During the storm encountered by the Republic, who is among those swept out to sea?
4. What does Captain Falcon catch Rutherford doing one night?
5. To whom does Rutherford tell a sob story?
Short Essay Questions
1. The night Rutherford meets with Zeringue, he finds that he owes Zeringue 50,000 francs. He also learns that Zeringue and Isadora have made a deal regarding his debt with Zeringue. What are the details of this deal?
2. What ability does Rutherford lose while at sea?
3. What does Rutherford think about Isadora's choice of New Orleans as her city of residence?
4. As Rutherford learns more about the Republic from Cringle, he finds it is a typical ship. What, according to Rutherford, is a "typical ship"?
5. 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?
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. What kind of man does Rutherford see portrayed in Captain Falcon's journal entries?
8. What is Captain Falcon's reason for telling Rutherford to sit down?
9. 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?
10. When Rutherford, angry about the deal Isadora has made with Zeringue, asks her "how could you do this to me?" what is her response?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Zeringue's unsuccessful attempt to blackmail Rutherford into marrying Isadora in the beginning of the novel with Rutherford's successful attempt to blackmail Zeringue into canceling his wedding to Isadora so that Rutherford can marry her, and analyze why Rutherford was successful where Zeringue was not. Use the text as evidence of your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
In an essay, explain and analyze how the Republic's state of constant disrepair symbolizes the destructive effect of the slave industry on American society, both in New Orleans and throughout the South. Use examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Using the text as backup, compare and contrast Rutherford's and Captain Falcon's personalities, particularly their individual approaches towards honesty and ability to trust, and explain how the relationship that develops between them plays a role in the development of the novel.
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