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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. When carving a pig, how does Rutherford describe the way Ngonyama handles the knife?
(a) He moves as if he has never seen a knife before.
(b) He moves as if the knife were dull.
(c) He moves as if the knife were razor sharp.
(d) He moves as if the knife were one with his hand.

2. Isadora's terms leave Rutherford so afraid that he is afflicted for several hours with bouts of _________________.
(a) Vomiting.
(b) Hiccups.
(c) Headaches.
(d) Coughing.

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

4. Isadora warns Rutherford that he is not _________.
(a) Likable.
(b) Common.
(c) Bright.
(d) Classy.

5. Rutherford befriends an Allmuseri woman and a young girl named Baleka. What relationship is Baleka to the Allmuseri woman?
(a) None.
(b) Daughter.
(c) Niece.
(d) Sister.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After the slave boy's corpse is thrown overboard, what does Ngonyama return to Rutherford?

3. Where does Tommy stay for the rest of the voyage to New Orleans?

4. What does the captain tell Rutherford he must do, no matter what happens?

5. This journal entry ends as:

(see the answer key)

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