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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does practicing beat to quarters simulate?
(a) Daily routines aboard the ship
(b) A war
(c) An emergency
(d) New sailing techniques

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

3. Which of the following is not true about Queenie?
(a) Helped him when he was scared from bad dreams
(b) Married to the Admiral
(c) Babysat Jack when he was young
(d) Married to the Commander-in-Chief of the Cat

4. What is the elm-tree pump used for?
(a) Lavatories and wash water
(b) Washing the deck
(c) Shooting water at the enemy
(d) Providing fresh water

5. What did Aubrey and Maturin share with their coffee as their friendship started?
(a) Music
(b) Pastries
(c) Newspaper
(d) Chocolate

Short Answer Questions

1. About how far was the recoil when the guns were fired?

2. How does Mrs. Harte feel about Jack's promotion?

3. Where was the gunner injured?

4. Where was Jack injured?

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

(see the answer key)

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