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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does before the mast mean?
(a) Promoting a common sailor into a midshipman
(b) Calling out a sailor of higher rank to compete in a duel for his rank
(c) Raising the sails of a ship in surrender to the enemy
(d) Stripping a midshipman of his status and turning him into a common sailor

2. For what does Stephen use the extra room that Jack offers him?
(a) Living, as he moved into this room
(b) Seeing patients
(c) Setting up his surgery area
(d) Reading his manuals

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

4. How long was the interval between two shots?
(a) 3 minutes and 45 seconds
(b) 2 minutes 26 seconds
(c) Less than 1 minute
(d) More than 5 minutes

5. What do the men blow up?
(a) Stephen
(b) Fort overlooking the bay
(c) Santa Lucia
(d) Dillon's ship

Short Answer Questions

1. How many gun sloops did the Sophie have?

2. What occupation does Mr. Florey practice?

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

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

5. Everything for the crew goes well until they begin to do what?

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