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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Gouges holding when he died?
(a) Drought of grog
(b) Cannon ball
(c) Birthday cake
(d) Sword

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

3. What did the Moorish cat ship hit first when they fired upon the Sophia?
(a) Starboard Guns
(b) Bower Anchor
(c) Port cockpit
(d) Mast

4. Which of the following characters' death is included in the Sophie's log?
(a) Aubrey
(b) Gouges
(c) Queenie
(d) Mahon

5. What did Maturin accuse Jack of doing incorrectly during the concert?
(a) Making too much noise
(b) Singing the wrong lyrics
(c) Elbowing his neighbors inappropriately
(d) Tapping out the beat

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the characters cannot speak?

2. Everything for the crew goes well until they begin to do what?

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

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

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