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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Entry 8: August 1, 1830.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Reverend Chandler's reaction to Jackson's refusal to accept a gift of land or property?
(a) He suggests Jackson reconsider.
(b) He calls Jackson a visionary.
(c) He calls Jackson pathetic.
(d) He calls Jackson wise beyond his years.

2. Captain Falcon asks Rutherford to be his ____________ around the crew.
(a) Heart and soul.
(b) Eyes and ears.
(c) Ears and eyes.
(d) Hands and feet.

3. What does Rutherford's father, Riley, like to do after a long day of working?
(a) Play the guitar and sing.
(b) Play the violin and sing.
(c) Play the tambourine and sing.
(d) Play the drums and dance.

4. After his conversation with Falcon, what does Rutherford see?
(a) Meadows, imitating Rutherford's voice and habits.
(b) Squibb and his parrot, both drunk.
(c) Ngonyama, eavesdropping on the conversation.
(d) Meadows, imitating Falcon's voice and habits.

5. After talking with Isadora and Mr. Zeringue, where does Rutherford go that turns out to be filled with sailors?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A pub.
(c) The docks.
(d) A store.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rutherford befriends an Allmuseri woman and a young girl named Baleka. What relationship is Baleka to the Allmuseri woman?

2. What crime does Squibb get caught committing on board the ship?

3. As Rutherford observes the condition of the slaves, what does he decide about Captain Falcon?

4. When Baleka comes to check on Rutherford, what does he notice about how she displays feelings?

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

(see the answer key)

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