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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who will be Jack's second-in-command?
(a) Lamb
(b) Harte
(c) Dillion
(d) Stephen

2. What did Jack mention to Dillon that was necessary to assign to the men?
(a) Duties aboard the ship
(b) Watches
(c) Jobs aboard the ship
(d) Rank

3. 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.
(a) Culture
(b) Education
(c) Scholarship
(d) Sophistication

4. Which of the words would Jack use to describe the types of currents wafting through his crew and officers?
(a) Strange
(b) Enthusiastic
(c) Angry
(d) Surprising

5. Who calls out when land is spotted aboard the Sophie?
(a) Midshipman
(b) Bowmansmate
(c) Masthead
(d) Starboard watchman

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Gouges holding when he died?

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

3. Which word best describes how Stephen felt about the giant waves from the southeasterly storm?

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

5. Which of the following does Dillon not admit to Stephen in relation to Captain Aubrey?

(see the answer key)

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