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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the setting as the novel opens?
(a) Governor's house in Mahon
(b) Hospital in the Balearic Islands
(c) Music room aboard ship
(d) Music room in Minorca

2. How big was the ship?
(a) 300 tons
(b) 80 tons
(c) 150 tons
(d) 200 tons

3. What did Aubrey and Maturin share with their coffee as their friendship started?
(a) Pastries
(b) Chocolate
(c) Music
(d) Newspaper

4. How many commands did Captain Jack have before this story was written?
(a) 1
(b) 3
(c)
(d) 5

5. Which character does Jack stop to visit at the hospital before arriving at his new command?
(a) Aubrey
(b) Harte
(c) Baldick
(d) Maturin

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a few guineas?

2. What is the elm-tree pump used for?

3. Which of the following terms best describes the type of thoughts Jack had when Maturin elbowed him during the concert?

4. What does the waiter bring to Jack after he tries to convince Stephen to come with him on the voyage?

5. Who did Jack send to tell Stephen he would not make it back to port in time for dinner?

(see the answer key)

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