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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why didn't Jack recognize all of the dishes on the table from what they ordered?
(a) The waiter made mistakes in their order
(b) There was a language breakdown
(c) Stephen ordered some
(d) They wanted to try something new

4. Which of the following words/phrases did Jack NOT think describing Maturin during the concert?
(a) Poor demeanor
(b) Ancient wig
(c) White-faced creature
(d) Well-groomed

5. Which of the following characters is the ship's surgeon?
(a) Harte
(b) Bradby
(c) Maturin
(d) Aubrey

Short Answer Questions

1. How many gun sloops did the Sophie have?

2. What did Maturin accuse Jack of doing incorrectly during the concert?

3. How many men were saved from the Charlotte?

4. 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.

5. Who sabotaged Jack's chances for acquiring the French privateer?

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