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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. When the Republic begins its return trip to New Orleans, what does it encounter?
(a) Hurricanes.
(b) Calm water and no wind.
(c) Sea monsters.
(d) Rough water and bad weather.

2. The crew seems to spend most of their time at sea:
(a) Attempting to repair the ship.
(b) Getting drunk.
(c) Complaining about the lack of cleanliness.
(d) Partying.

3. What is Captain Falcon's opinion of the war against England?
(a) Brilliantly planned, but full of military mistakes.
(b) Stupid, but masterfully executed.
(c) Stupid and full of military mistakes.
(d) Brilliantly planned and masterfully executed.

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

5. What prophecy of Reverend Chandler about him does Rutherford say comes true in Entry 3?
(a) He becomes a thief.
(b) He becomes a pirate.
(c) He becomes a man's man.
(d) He becomes a murderer.

Short Answer Questions

1. The name of the ship on which Rutherford's new acquaintance is sailing is:

2. How many bullet holes does Captain Falcon's door have in it?

3. What has destroyed the Allmuseri village?

4. What does Cringle tell Rutherford about seeing and hearing the cabin boy in Falcon's quarters?

5. When is the only time Cringle seems to relax?

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