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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Entry 4: June 28, 1830.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Cringle tell Rutherford is already aboard the ship when Rutherford presents his (stolen) work papers?
(a) Isadora.
(b) Meadows.
(c) Squibb.
(d) Captain Falcon.

2. After Rutherford's new friend passes out from alcohol, what does Rutherford do?
(a) Goes home and prepares for his wedding.
(b) Boards the ship as a stowaway.
(c) Steals the man's work papers and uses his identity to start a new life in Alabama.
(d) Steals the man's work papers and boards the ship as him.

3. What does Captain Falcon consider himself?
(a) Popular.
(b) Misunderstood.
(c) A genius.
(d) Unpopular.

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

5. Captain Ebenezer Falcon has a reputation for being:
(a) Incompetent.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Ruthless.
(d) Kind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tommy no longer able to do after he tries to look at the cargo?

2. About whom does Rutherford want to learn more?

3. How much does Mr. Zeringue tell Rutherford he owes him?

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

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

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