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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What game do Dillon and Stephen share?
(a) Backgammon
(b) Poker
(c) Checkers
(d) Chess

2. How many men were aboard the Sophia who were also aboard the Charlotte?
(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 1
(d)

3. Which is Stephen's native country?
(a) Catalonia
(b) France
(c) Ireland
(d) Italy

4. Who sabotaged Jack's chances for acquiring the French privateer?
(a) Secretary
(b) Govenor
(c) Commandant
(d) Doctor

5. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what is the crew practicing?
(a) Beat to quarters
(b) Flogging
(c) Firing the guns
(d) Raising the sails

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for the term epaulette?

2. Where is the setting as the novel opens?

3. Who will be Jack's second-in-command?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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