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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Entry 5: June 30, 1830.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rutherford goes back up on deck after evaluating Baleka, which direction does he notice Ngonyama looking toward?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) The bow (front) of the boat.
(c) Bangalang.
(d) The stern (back) of the boat.

2. The sailor that Rutherford meets in Entry 1 is taking the position of ____________ aboard Captain Falcon's ship.
(a) Boatswain.
(b) Quartermaster.
(c) First Mate.
(d) Cook.

3. How old does Squibb tell Rutherford he is?
(a) He is unsure of his age.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Sixty.
(d) Twenty.

4. Isadora's terms leave Rutherford so afraid that he is afflicted for several hours with bouts of _________________.
(a) Hiccups.
(b) Vomiting.
(c) Headaches.
(d) Coughing.

5. Before Reverend Chandler said how he would dispose of his estate, Jackson had already stated that he would not accept a gift of land or property. What is Rutherford's opinion of his brother's statement?
(a) He calls Jackson a fool.
(b) He suggests Jackson reconsider.
(c) He calls Jackson an idiot.
(d) He calls Jackson wise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What natural event does Rutherford fear the special cargo will bring about?

2. What was the profession of Captain Falcon's father?

3. How does Tommy wind up being the first to try to look at the mysterious cargo inside the crate?

4. How many lines of a book had Captain Falcon taught himself to read at once?

5. Falcon tells Rutherford that it is his bet Rutherford will be ________________ by the time the ship returns to New Orleans.

(see the answer key)

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