2. What ship has been damaged enough that it must go to Cawsand Bay for repairs in Chapter 9?
(a) Naiad.
(b) Ramillies.
(c) Aboukir.
(d) Bellona.

3. What is the name of the private ship Jack is given command of in Chapter 10?
(a) The Surprise.
(b) The Faithful.
(c) The Endevor.
(d) The Lucky One.

4. What refers to a single-masted sailing vessel, very similar to a sloop but having its mast set somewhat farther astern, about two-fifths of the way aft measured on the water line?
(a) A frigate.
(b) A cutter.
(c) A dingy.
(d) A catamaran.

5. Who does Diana blame for riling Sophie which led to the scene between her and Jack in Chapter 8?
(a) Brigid Maturin.
(b) Sophie Aubrey.
(c) Clarissa Oakes.
(d) Aunt Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to a fast naval vessel of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, generally having a lofty ship rig and heavily armed on one or two decks?

2. What ship does the Bellona meet with at daybreak in Chapter 9?

3. In Chapter 5, Jack feels he will be able to follow his plan of sailing in the harbor when?

4. At dinner in the evening at the end of Chapter 9, the crew toasts to an English victory over whom?

5. An aide reminds Jack of what he has to write after the battle in Chapter 5?

(see the answer keys)

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