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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Jack call out and challenge to a duel?
(a) Dillon
(b) Douglas
(c) Keith
(d) Carroll

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

3. Where does Jack tell his guns aboard the Sophia to aim?
(a) Deck
(b) Masts
(c) Galley
(d) Guns

4. What does Jack discount as a gnat in respect to Stephen joining the crew?
(a) Language difficulties
(b) Ability of Stephen and Jack to get along
(c) Understanding of Naval hygiene
(d) Complete knowledge of surgical procedure

5. What did the Moorish cat ship hit first when they fired upon the Sophia?
(a) Port cockpit
(b) Mast
(c) Starboard Guns
(d) Bower Anchor

Short Answer Questions

1. Which instrument did the Commandant's wife play?

2. How many gun sloops did the Sophie have?

3. 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.

4. Why didn't Jack recognize all of the dishes on the table from what they ordered?

5. What is wrong with the new twelve-pound guns?

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