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

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) Scholarship
(b) Culture
(c) Sophistication
(d) Education

2. How many men were aboard the Sophia who were also aboard the Charlotte?
(a) 3
(b)
(c) 5
(d) 1

3. What type of ship was the Dart?
(a) Sloop
(b) Battle
(c) Privateer
(d) Cutter

4. What does Mr. Ricketts teach a rudimentary course in what subject to Jack?
(a) Surgery
(b) Bookkeeping
(c) Ship management
(d) Crew rules

5. What is wrong with the new twelve-pound guns?
(a) Do not work properly
(b) Over shoot their targets
(c) Recoil too much
(d) Do not fit in the slots

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was some of Baldick's favorite medicines?

2. Which of the following terms best describes the type of thoughts Jack had when Maturin elbowed him during the concert?

3. From which country were the people who attacked the Dart?

4. How many died on the Dart during that battle?

5. How big was the ship?

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