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

2. How did Dillon choose to attack the two ships who were attacking the Dart from both sides?
(a) Defensively
(b) With help from an ally
(c) Separately
(d) Together

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the Charlotte?

2. Which of the following is the best definition of the term provinciality as used in the following sentence: Stephen speaks about Aubrey's provinciality.

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

4. Where is the setting as the novel opens?

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

(see the answer key)

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