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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a polacre?
(a) 3-masted Mediterranean ship
(b) Quarantined ship
(c) Gentleman's magazine
(d) Plague ship

2. Why must Stephen consistently provide Jack and Dillon with medication?
(a) Their lack of appropriate hygiene
(b) Their excesses in food and drink
(c) Their serious medical conditions
(d) Their lack of appropriate vitamins

3. Which of the following does Dillon not admit to Stephen in relation to Captain Aubrey?
(a) He is surprised that the captain has a patriotic motive for the war.
(b) He does not admire the captain at all.
(c) He is unhappy to be working for a prize-happy captain.
(d) He is unhappy to be passed over for promotion.

4. Which of the following words/phrases did Jack NOT think describing Maturin during the concert?
(a) White-faced creature
(b) Ancient wig
(c) Poor demeanor
(d) Well-groomed

5. What is ironic about most of the seamen aboard the Sophie?
(a) They do not like Dillon.
(b) They do not know how to swim.
(c) They are afraid of Jack.
(d) They are uneducated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men blow up?

2. Why do the many officers gather around Jack at the Harte's party?

3. How many gun sloops did the Sophie have?

4. What causes tears to come to Jack's eyes when he is settled in the cross tree?

5. What does Jack tell all of the Midshipmen to do?

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