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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. While in Falcon's cabin after the fight on deck, what does Ngonyama tell the rest of the Allmuseri?

2. When Rutherford wakes up after fainting, what medical procedure is Squibb performing on him?

3. When Baleka comes to check on Rutherford, what does she tell him?

4. When the ship sinks, where does it break apart?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. After Rutherford helps throw the boy's corpse overboard, he is left with a piece of the boy's rotting flesh in his hand. What feeling does this experience leave him with?

2. After Rutherford finishes his dinner conversation with Falcon and returns to the deck, he observes Meadows wearing various people's clothes and imitating them while beating the dogs. Why is he doing this?

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

4. 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?

5. 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?

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

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

8. When Cringle decides to begin the mutiny and sends Rutherford to Falcon's cabin, what happens to Fletcher?

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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