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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 was some of Baldick's favorite medicines?
(a) Ward's drops
(b) Ward's Water
(c) Ward's Sardines
(d) Ward's Wine

2. For what does Stephen use the extra room that Jack offers him?
(a) Reading his manuals
(b) Setting up his surgery area
(c) Seeing patients
(d) Living, as he moved into this room

3. What does Jack tell all of the Midshipmen to do?
(a) Write home
(b) Train for a promotion
(c) To set sail for land
(d) Choose men which would become midshipmen in the future

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack discount as a gnat in respect to Stephen joining the crew?

2. What is ironic about most of the seamen aboard the Sophie?

3. Where is Dillon asked to take the French sloop that was captured?

4. What did the gun crew hope to hit?

5. Who do Stephen and Jack visit at the dockyard after the snake incident?

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