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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best synonym for the word erudition in the following sentence: Stephen amazed Jack with his erudition in pointing out one special dish.
(a) Culture
(b) Education
(c) Sophistication
(d) Scholarship

2. Which word describes one of the motivating factors for Stephen to take the job?
(a) Escape from people who are looking at him
(b) Basically penniless
(c) Adventure
(d) Loss of his wife recently

3. Who did Jack send to tell Stephen he would not make it back to port in time for dinner?
(a) Dillion
(b) King
(c) Brown
(d) Mowett

4. What does Mr. Dillon read to the men at breakfast?
(a) The orders from the commandant
(b) Assignments for the sailors
(c) From the Bible
(d) Articles of War

5. Where was Jack injured?
(a) Ear
(b) Leg
(c) Arm
(d) Artery

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of ceremony was held once the Sophie went back to sea?

2. Why could Stephen be shot?

3. What does Jack compare the fish, birds and meteors to as he tries to convince Stephen to join him aboard ship?

4. What happened to the Charlotte?

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.

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