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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what was the cake that Stephen and the French captain shared intended?
(a) Baby's christening
(b) Wife's birthday
(c) Captain's birthday
(d) Stephen's birthday

2. How many commands did Captain Jack have before this story was written?
(a)
(b) 1
(c) 5
(d) 3

3. What does Jack compare the fish, birds and meteors to as he tries to convince Stephen to join him aboard ship?
(a) Music
(b) Strange and new people
(c) Surgical prowess
(d) Prize money

4. Which of the following is the best definition of the term provinciality as used in the following sentence: Stephen speaks about Aubrey's provinciality.
(a) Of province
(b) Narrow-minded
(c) Simple
(d) Unsophisticated

5. How big was the ship?
(a) 200 tons
(b) 150 tons
(c) 300 tons
(d) 80 tons

Short Answer Questions

1. What game do Dillon and Stephen share?

2. Which word describes one of the motivating factors for Stephen to take the job?

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

4. What occupation does Mr. Florey practice?

5. What type of ceremony was held once the Sophie went back to sea?

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