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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following helps Jack to be successful?
(a) Desire for prizes
(b) Bribery attempts
(c) Willingness to be political
(d) Willingness to punish those that do not listen

2. Which word best describes how the French ship, The Citoyen Durand, surrenders?
(a) With a great battle
(b) After many days of battling
(c) Easily
(d) They do not surrender

3. Why didn't Jack recognize all of the dishes on the table from what they ordered?
(a) The waiter made mistakes in their order
(b) Stephen ordered some
(c) They wanted to try something new
(d) There was a language breakdown

4. What is a remora?
(a) Fish
(b) Gun
(c) Turtle
(d) Sailor

5. Which of the following characters is the Commandant of all of the British Navy Captains stationed at Mahon?
(a) Aubrey
(b) Harte
(c) Maturin
(d) Marshall

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jack indicate is the problem for sailors at sea?

3. What did the gun crew hope to hit?

4. Which of the words would Jack use to describe the types of currents wafting through his crew and officers?

5. What is a tartan?

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