1. What dismays Jack about the Midshipmen which they promise to improve?
(a) Animal identification skills
(b) Spelling skills
(c) Navigational exercises
(d) Flogging skills

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

3. For what does Stephen use the extra room that Jack offers him?
(a) Living, as he moved into this room
(b) Reading his manuals
(c) Seeing patients
(d) Setting up his surgery area

4. Who put white chalk into the food?
(a) The new midshipman
(b) Dillon
(c) Jack
(d) Stephen's helper

5. What happened to the Charlotte?
(a) Sank
(b) Froze
(c) Burned
(d) Exploded

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term appalled in the following sentence: Stephen was appalled by the lack of compassion Jack showed toward the survivors on the other ship.

2. Who visits the Captain saying that the warrant officers would like Stephen to share in their portion of the prize?

3. What did Aubrey and Maturin share with their coffee as their friendship started?

4. What is Jack's paramount interest?

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

(see the answer key)

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