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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Samuel know how to read?
(a) He was taught at the orphanage.
(b) His mother taught him.
(c) Reverend Hunt taught him.
(d) He taught himself by stealing books.

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

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

4. What happens to Samuel when he steals from the shopkeeper in Chapter 1?
(a) A storm causes him to sleep and fall, exposing him to the police.
(b) He repents when he passes a church.
(c) The police are waiting for him around the corner.
(d) The shopkeeper and his son chase Samuel and beat him up.

5. What is not one reason why Master Wingfield wants to turn back to England?
(a) The storms will not cease.
(b) The food is salty.
(c) The commoners stink.
(d) He misses England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richard Call Samuel while the two are in the orphanage?

2. Why is Samuel not permitted on the upper deck?

3. What does the crew eat on the ship?

4. What was Samuel's late father like?

5. Who is the captain of the Discovery?

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