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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

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

2. What type of ceremony was held once the Sophie went back to sea?
(a) One to promote Jack
(b) One to demote a sailor
(c) One to promote Stephen
(d) One to administer punishment

3. What does the word providential mean in the following sentence: The rendezvous seemed almost providential.
(a) Surprising
(b) Unfortunate
(c) Fortunate
(d) Deceitful

4. Which of the words would Jack use to describe the types of currents wafting through his crew and officers?
(a) Angry
(b) Strange
(c) Enthusiastic
(d) Surprising

5. What is Dillon afraid will corrupt his men?
(a) Stephen
(b) White chalk
(c) Alcohol
(d) Lure of prize money

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms does not describe Jack's encounter with Mrs. Harte?

2. What is the usual punishment for sailors aboard the Sophie?

3. Which of the characters cannot speak?

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

5. Which word describes one of the motivating factors for Stephen to take the job?

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