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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

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) Culture
(c) Education
(d) Sophistication

2. Which of the following characters has a cousin joining the ship?
(a) Ricketts
(b) Richards
(c) Dillon
(d) Williams

3. From which country were the people who attacked the Dart?
(a) Spain
(b) Ireland
(c) France
(d) Britian

4. What does the waiter bring to Jack after he tries to convince Stephen to come with him on the voyage?
(a) Dessert
(b) Packet of orders from Captain Harte
(c) Applications for sailors
(d) Another promotion for Jack

5. How long was the interval between two shots?
(a) More than 5 minutes
(b) 3 minutes and 45 seconds
(c) 2 minutes 26 seconds
(d) Less than 1 minute

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following does Dillon not admit to Stephen in relation to Captain Aubrey?

3. How big was the ship?

4. Which of the following best describes Jack's behavior at the Harte's party BEFORE he has too much liquor?

5. For what was the cake that Stephen and the French captain shared intended?

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