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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what were the men who were punished aboard the Sophie accused?
(a) Drunkenness
(b) Abandoment of duties
(c) Mutiny
(d) Betrayal

2. What type of ceremony was held once the Sophie went back to sea?
(a) One to promote Stephen
(b) One to demote a sailor
(c) One to promote Jack
(d) One to administer punishment

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack discount as a gnat in respect to Stephen joining the crew?

2. Where is Dillon asked to take the French sloop that was captured?

3. What occupation does Mr. Florey practice?

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. With what did Jack threaten Jack if he disobeyed his order against helping the survivors on the plague ship?

(see the answer key)

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