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

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) Scholarship
(b) Sophistication
(c) Education
(d) Culture

2. For what was the cake that Stephen and the French captain shared intended?
(a) Wife's birthday
(b) Baby's christening
(c) Captain's birthday
(d) Stephen's birthday

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

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

5. How many gun sloops did the Sophie have?
(a) 10
(b) 20
(c) 14
(d) 5

Short Answer Questions

1. Which term describes Stephen in relation to pursuing revolution in the Irish cause?

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

3. What does before the mast mean?

4. Which of the following characters was the captain of the Sophie?

5. What is a few guineas?

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