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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for the term epaulette?
(a) Shoulder decoration on an officer's uniform
(b) The name of the pants of an officer's uniform
(c) The name of the jacket that is part of the officer's uniform
(d) Decoration on the front of an officer's uniform

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

3. What does Mr. Dillon read to the men at breakfast?
(a) Assignments for the sailors
(b) Articles of War
(c) From the Bible
(d) The orders from the commandant

4. Which of the following characters was the captain of the Sophie?
(a) Allen
(b) Crown
(c) Bradby
(d) Teniente

5. Where is the setting as the novel opens?
(a) Music room aboard ship
(b) Music room in Minorca
(c) Hospital in the Balearic Islands
(d) Governor's house in Mahon

Short Answer Questions

1. Maturin tells Jack that he can be found where most any morning?

2. Which term describes Stephen in relation to pursuing revolution in the Irish cause?

3. How many men were aboard the Sophia who were also aboard the Charlotte?

4. What causes tears to come to Jack's eyes when he is settled in the cross tree?

5. What is a polacre?

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