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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stephen warn of as a deadly danger from a lack of ventilation?
(a) Hernias
(b) Scurvy
(c) Croup
(d) Gaol-fever

2. For which of the following did Dillon earn notoriety?
(a) Sophia
(b) Dockney
(c) Charlotte
(d) Dart

3. What is wrong with the new twelve-pound guns?
(a) Recoil too much
(b) Do not fit in the slots
(c) Over shoot their targets
(d) Do not work properly

4. Which of the following is a square hole beside the mast?
(a) Muster's
(b) Hammock's
(c) Ratline's
(d) Lubber's

5. When is Stephen told he will meet Mr. Dillon?
(a) At breakfast
(b) At lunch
(c) As he reports for duty
(d) At the evening meal

Short Answer Questions

1. How many commands did Captain Jack have before this story was written?

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

3. Which of the following characters has a cousin joining the ship?

4. What does the waiter bring to Jack after he tries to convince Stephen to come with him on the voyage?

5. How does Mrs. Harte feel about Jack's promotion?

(see the answer key)

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