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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Cringle have a sixth sense about?

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

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

5. Which crew member does Cringle tell Rutherford to stay away from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What tendency of Rutherford's can Reverend Chandler do nothing to stifle?

2. What did Falcon grow up determined to do with his life?

3. When Rutherford shows Ngonyama a picture of Isadora, why does he ask why she has smudges on her face?

4. What ability does Rutherford lose while at sea?

5. What does Rutherford say about using sob stories in situations such as his first meeting with Captain Falcon?

6. When Rutherford is awakened by Cringle and other members of the Republic's crew, why is he so quick to obey Cringle when he orders him to his feet?

7. When Rutherford, angry about the deal Isadora has made with Zeringue, asks her "how could you do this to me?" what is her response?

8. How does Isadora try to convince Rutherford to change?

9. What, according to Rutherford, is proof of Isadora's kind heart?

10. When Cringle is appointed to become captain once Falcon is out of the way, what does he promise the crew?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and explain how and why the events of the third entry prove to be a turning point for Rutherford and signify a "sea change" in his personality and basic character. Back up your arguments with proof from the text.

Essay Topic 2

During their first meeting, Captain Falcon told Rutherford that by the end of the trip he would be a "man's man." Did this prediction come true? Support your argument, for or against, with proof and examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Is Cringle's sacrifice of his body for the crew in Entry 8 in line with, or antithetical to, his character? Provide a complete analysis and exposition of your stance, and use the text as proof of your arguments.

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