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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When is Stephen told he will meet Mr. Dillon?
(a) At lunch
(b) At breakfast
(c) As he reports for duty
(d) At the evening meal

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

4. What do the men blow up?
(a) Dillon's ship
(b) Santa Lucia
(c) Fort overlooking the bay
(d) Stephen

5. Which word best describes how Stephen felt about the giant waves from the southeasterly storm?
(a) Excited
(b) Terrified
(c) Overwhelmed
(d) Surprised

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a remora?

2. Of what were the men who were punished aboard the Sophie accused?

3. What does the waiter bring to Jack after he tries to convince Stephen to come with him on the voyage?

4. Which of the following is the best synonym for the word illicit in the following sentence: The ship had an illicit cargo of quicksilver.

5. How do the officers dress to administer the punishment?

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