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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 synonym for the word erudition in the following sentence: Stephen amazed Jack with his erudition in pointing out one special dish.
(a) Culture
(b) Scholarship
(c) Sophistication
(d) Education

2. Which of the following characters is the ship's surgeon?
(a) Harte
(b) Aubrey
(c) Maturin
(d) Bradby

3. Which of the following does Jack indicate he relied on for his own promotion?
(a) Very important acts
(b) Brave deeds
(c) A bit of luck
(d) Saving the right person

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

5. Which word describes one of the motivating factors for Stephen to take the job?
(a) Basically penniless
(b) Escape from people who are looking at him
(c) Loss of his wife recently
(d) Adventure

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with the new twelve-pound guns?

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

3. Which instrument did the Commandant's wife play?

4. Which of the characters cannot speak?

5. What does Jack compare the fish, birds and meteors to as he tries to convince Stephen to join him aboard ship?

(see the answer key)

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