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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After three days at sea, Bush knows he feels what?
(a) Dissatisfied and worried.
(b) Confused.
(c) Out of place.
(d) Lonely.

2. What does the Captain read to the ship's company on the fourth Sunday of every month?
(a) The Articles of War.
(b) Leviticus.
(c) The Ten Commandments.
(d) A church service.

3. The 22nd Article concerns _______________.
(a) Consequences of spying.
(b) Treatment of prisoners.
(c) Consequences of mutiny.
(d) Consequences of quarreling with a superior officer.

4. What is the known destination of the ship?
(a) The West Indies.
(b) France.
(c) The Netherlands.
(d) Spain.

5. With whom does Bush spend three weeks between employments?
(a) His mother and father.
(b) His mother and sisters.
(c) His brother.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the 19th Article pertain?

2. The word _______ strikes Bush's ear with special emphasis as the Captain reads.

3. Who can be excused from church services according to the tolerant Admiralty?

4. How is the Captain's physical appearance described?

5. Captain Sawyer's attitude when he looks around the quarterdeck for the first time revolves around ______________.

(see the answer key)

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