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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following terms best describes the type of thoughts Jack had when Maturin elbowed him during the concert?
(a) Relieved
(b) Somber
(c) Angry
(d) Murderous

2. What did Aubrey and Maturin share with their coffee as their friendship started?
(a) Newspaper
(b) Music
(c) Pastries
(d) Chocolate

3. Who sabotaged Jack's chances for acquiring the French privateer?
(a) Secretary
(b) Doctor
(c) Govenor
(d) Commandant

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

5. Which of the following is the best definition for the term epaulette?
(a) The name of the jacket that is part of the officer's uniform
(b) The name of the pants of an officer's uniform
(c) Shoulder decoration on an officer's uniform
(d) Decoration on the front of an officer's uniform

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Jack send to tell Stephen he would not make it back to port in time for dinner?

2. What is wrong with the new twelve-pound guns?

3. Which of the following sheets does Mowett say that the sailors will adjust first?

4. What does Jack discount as a gnat in respect to Stephen joining the crew?

5. Which instrument did the Commandant's wife play?

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