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

2. Where is Dillon asked to take the French sloop that was captured?
(a) France
(b) England
(c) Ireland
(d) Mahon

3. Which of the following does Dillon believe to be Jack's biggest weakness?
(a) Willingness to punish those that do not listen
(b) Desire for prizes
(c) Willingness to be political
(d) Bribery attempts

4. Which of the following sheets does Mowett say that the sailors will adjust first?
(a) Sloop
(b) Weather
(c) Lee
(d) Halliards

5. Which of the following does Dillon not admit to Stephen in relation to Captain Aubrey?
(a) He is unhappy to be passed over for promotion.
(b) He does not admire the captain at all.
(c) He is surprised that the captain has a patriotic motive for the war.
(d) He is unhappy to be working for a prize-happy captain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the Moorish cat ship hit first when they fired upon the Sophia?

3. What does Jack imagine using to beat down Maturin?

4. What happened when the Sophie fired a warning shot toward The CItoyen Durand?

5. Which of the following characters does Jack not invite to dinner?

(see the answer key)

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