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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Harte feel about Jack's promotion?
(a) Scared
(b) Resigned
(c) Thrilled
(d) Ambivalent

2. What did Aubrey and Maturin share with their coffee as their friendship started?
(a) Newspaper
(b) Pastries
(c) Music
(d) Chocolate

3. Why do the many officers gather around Jack at the Harte's party?
(a) Listening to him play a song
(b) Undermining his authority
(c) Examining his sword
(d) Noting his prizes

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

5. Which of the following best describes Jack's behavior at the Harte's party AFTER he has too much to drink?
(a) Brave
(b) Braggart
(c) Scared
(d) Reserved

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Stephen use the extra room that Jack offers him?

2. What does Mr. Ricketts teach a rudimentary course in what subject to Jack?

3. Who does Jack miss?

4. Which of the following characters has fled Mahon?

5. Which word best describes how the French ship, The Citoyen Durand, surrenders?

(see the answer key)

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