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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. How much does Mr. Zeringue tell Rutherford he owes him?
(a) Fifty thousand pounds.
(b) Fifty thousand sovereigns.
(c) Fifty thousand dollars.
(d) Fifty thousand francs.

2. Why does Squibb walk with a limp?
(a) He has a metal rod in his leg.
(b) He has a metal rod in his foot.
(c) He has a wooden leg.
(d) He has a partially amputated foot.

3. How many slaves is Ngonyama put in charge of?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fifteen.

4. How does Rutherford describe himself as having felt on board?
(a) Hydrophobic.
(b) Nauseous.
(c) Claustrophobic.
(d) Dizzy.

5. When Rutherford sees the Allmuseri, what tribe does he describe them as taller than?
(a) Watusi.
(b) Ashanti.
(c) Zulu.
(d) Pygmy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The next time Rutherford talks to Falcon, what does Falcon tell him he plans to do with the Allmuseri once they reach land?

2. Who does Cringle tell Rutherford is already aboard the ship when Rutherford presents his (stolen) work papers?

3. What does Rutherford say New Orleans women always smell like?

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

5. Who is "Papa"?

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