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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for the term epaulette?
(a) The name of the jacket that is part of the officer's uniform
(b) The name of the pants of an officer's uniform
(c) Shoulder decoration on an officer's uniform
(d) Decoration on the front of an officer's uniform

2. Maturin tells Jack that he can be found where most any morning?
(a) Coffeehouse
(b) Crown
(c) Hospital
(d) Govenor's mansion

3. Which instrument did the Commandant's wife play?
(a) Harp
(b) Viola
(c) Violin
(d) Cello

4. What is wrong with the new twelve-pound guns?
(a) Do not work properly
(b) Over shoot their targets
(c) Recoil too much
(d) Do not fit in the slots

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following characters is the ship's surgeon?

3. How many commands did Captain Jack have before this story was written?

4. Which of the characters cannot speak?

5. How does Mrs. Harte feel about Jack's promotion?

(see the answer key)

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