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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which instrument did the Commandant's wife play?
(a) Cello
(b) Viola
(c) Harp
(d) Violin

3. When is Stephen told he will meet Mr. Dillon?
(a) As he reports for duty
(b) At the evening meal
(c) At lunch
(d) At breakfast

4. Which of the following characters is the ship's surgeon?
(a) Maturin
(b) Harte
(c) Bradby
(d) Aubrey

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men were aboard the Sophia who were also aboard the Charlotte?

2. What does before the mast mean?

3. What is Jack's paramount interest?

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

5. Which term describes Stephen in relation to pursuing revolution in the Irish cause?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the orders that the waiter brings from Captain Harte basically tell Jack?

2. Why does Jack think that the Sophie was released from convoy duties by the Admiral?

3. How does Jack react to the snake and what does the snake scene show about the character of Jack?

4. What blunder did Jack tell Stephen he made with regards to Dillon?

5. Describe in detail what a sin-eater is.

6. What specific actions does the author describe which allow the reader to deduce that Jack Aubrey is enjoying the concert?

7. How did Jack know that the Moors had called for surrender?

8. What does Stephen give up so that he can pay for his ride to the Sophie?

9. What did Dillon come to Jack's quarters to discuss which might cause problems with the sailing?

10. What does Mowett say as he is guiding Stephen down from the top of the ship?

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