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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animals do the men see chasing a whale anchored near the island of Guadeloupe?
(a) A shark and a swordfish
(b) A group of natives.
(c) A Spanish explorer
(d) Another whale.

2. What chore does Samuel not want to do on the island in Chapter 6?
(a) Scrub pots.
(b) Go hunting.
(c) Clear brush.
(d) Build a fence.

3. What does the 'tween deck smell like?
(a) Urine and vomit.
(b) Sweat.
(c) Master Wingfield's perfume.
(d) Human feces.

4. Where do the passengers relieve themselves?
(a) Over the decks.
(b) In portable toilets.
(c) On the lower deck.
(d) In slop buckets.

5. Why is Captain Smith under arrest in Chapter 4?
(a) For stealing food.
(b) For stealing money from Captain Newport.
(c) For conspiracy to take control for himself.
(d) For bringing women aboard the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Samuel's late father like?

2. What is not one reason why Master Wingfield wants to turn back to England?

3. What does Samuel steal at the beginning of the novel?

4. Why does Samuel apologize to Richard in Chapter 8?

5. What does Captain Smith use to clean swords?

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