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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) The stern (back) of the boat.
(b) Bangalang.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) The bow (front) of the boat.

2. What position does Peter Cringle hold aboard the Republic?
(a) First mate.
(b) First mate and quartermaster.
(c) Captain.
(d) Quartermaster.

3. Rutherford warns the reader not to be too ________________ his way of life.
(a) Angered by.
(b) Disgusted by.
(c) Judgmental of.
(d) Critical of.

4. In describing the Allmuseri language, Rutherford says the sounds they produce are like:
(a) The sound of birds chattering at dawn.
(b) Nails on a chalkboard.
(c) The rush of wind through the trees.
(d) Deep, melodious breaths.

5. What does Captain Falcon catch Rutherford doing one night?
(a) Rummaging through the galley.
(b) Rummaging through his cabin.
(c) Stealing from the rest of the crew.
(d) Stealing from the liquor stash.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Captain Falcon consider himself?

2. When McGaffin notices the ring that Rutherford is wearing, how does Rutherford say he got it from Captain Falcon?

3. What prophecy of Reverend Chandler about him does Rutherford say comes true in Entry 3?

4. Approximately long will the ship's journey take?

5. After the storm, who stands up to Cringle regarding the poor condition of the ship?

(see the answer key)

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