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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a polacre?
(a) 3-masted Mediterranean ship
(b) Gentleman's magazine
(c) Plague ship
(d) Quarantined ship

2. Which of the following is a square hole beside the mast?
(a) Ratline's
(b) Muster's
(c) Hammock's
(d) Lubber's

3. Which word best describes how Stephen felt about the giant waves from the southeasterly storm?
(a) Terrified
(b) Excited
(c) Surprised
(d) Overwhelmed

4. Where were the Norwegians hiding?
(a) A different ship
(b) Brig
(c) Forepeak
(d) Galley

5. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term appalled in the following sentence: Stephen was appalled by the lack of compassion Jack showed toward the survivors on the other ship.
(a) Surprised
(b) Horrified
(c) Elated
(d) Delighted

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Jack mention to Dillon that was necessary to assign to the men?

4. How did Dillon choose to attack the two ships who were attacking the Dart from both sides?

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

(see the answer key)

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