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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon which ship do the men sneak up and take by surprise?
(a) Gloire
(b) Parlac
(c) Xalac
(d) Santa Lucia

2. Which of the following characters has a cousin joining the ship?
(a) Williams
(b) Richards
(c) Ricketts
(d) Dillon

3. Of what were the men who were punished aboard the Sophie accused?
(a) Abandoment of duties
(b) Betrayal
(c) Mutiny
(d) Drunkenness

4. What is Dillon afraid will corrupt his men?
(a) White chalk
(b) Alcohol
(c) Stephen
(d) Lure of prize money

5. Which of the following is the best synonym for the word illicit in the following sentence: The ship had an illicit cargo of quicksilver.
(a) Dishonest
(b) Legal
(c) Prohibited
(d) Illegitimate

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was hosting a grand party?

2. What does practicing beat to quarters simulate?

3. How many men were aboard the Sophia who were also aboard the Charlotte?

4. Which of the following does Jack indicate he relied on for his own promotion?

5. For what does Stephen use the extra room that Jack offers him?

(see the answer key)

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