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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best synonym for the word tome?
(a) Letter
(b) Encyclopedia
(c) Tomb
(d) Book

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

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

4. Who starts to follow Jack's ship?
(a) English squadron
(b) French squadron
(c) Spanish squadron
(d) Italian squadron

5. What does Jack compare the fish, birds and meteors to as he tries to convince Stephen to join him aboard ship?
(a) Music
(b) Surgical prowess
(c) Strange and new people
(d) Prize money

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best synonym for the word illicit in the following sentence: The ship had an illicit cargo of quicksilver.

2. Who calls out when land is spotted aboard the Sophie?

3. How long was the fish Stephen was called to see?

4. How many men does Stephen report to be killed?

5. What dragged Stephen down five fathoms when he was in the water?

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