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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Jack indicate he relied on for his own promotion?
(a) A bit of luck
(b) Very important acts
(c) Brave deeds
(d) Saving the right person

2. What is a few guineas?
(a) Birds
(b) Money
(c) Guns
(d) Sailors

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters is the Commandant of all of the British Navy Captains stationed at Mahon?

2. Where is the setting as the novel opens?

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

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

5. What nationality is the ship that the Sophie chases and eventually catches?

(see the answer key)

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