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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On Mauritius what cargo is taken on board the Ibis?
(a) Ebony and hardwood.
(b) Grain.
(c) Opium.
(d) Cotton.

2. In Chapter 3, what does Deeti compare Kalua's dwelling to?
(a) Cattle pen.
(b) Shed.
(c) Pig pen.
(d) Barn.

3. Which of Deeti's siblings died as children?
(a) 3 brothers.
(b) 2 sisters and a brother.
(c) A brother and a sister.
(d) 2 brothers and a sister.

4. How many lascars were often needed to do the work of a single able seaman?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 2 or 3.
(d) 3 or 4.

5. What nationality were the man and woman who commandeered Jodu's father boat because the woman was pregnant?
(a) Italian.
(b) English.
(c) French.
(d) American.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years did Zachary work at a shipyard in Baltimore?

2. How many things does Zachary Reid like to think of to praise each day?

3. When was Neel Rattan Halder married?

4. How does Hukam SIngh get to the factory where he works?

5. In Chapter 3, how long has it been since Jodu has been to the harbor?

(see the answer key)

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