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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. Which of the following words/phrases did Jack NOT think describing Maturin during the concert?
(a) Poor demeanor
(b) White-faced creature
(c) Ancient wig
(d) Well-groomed

2. About how far was the recoil when the guns were fired?
(a) 400 yards
(b) 10 feet
(c) 8 feet
(d) 100 yards

3. What does Stephen warn of as a deadly danger from a lack of ventilation?
(a) Croup
(b) Gaol-fever
(c) Hernias
(d) Scurvy

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

5. Which of the following best describes Jack's behavior at the Harte's party BEFORE he has too much liquor?
(a) Reserved
(b) Cordial
(c) Braggart
(d) Buffoon

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character does Jack stop to visit at the hospital before arriving at his new command?

3. What causes Jack to jump on a chair?

4. Which of the following characters has a hare lip?

5. When is Stephen told he will meet Mr. Dillon?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the kind of friend is Jack to Stephen and compare it to the kind of friend Stephen is to Jack.

4. Where is Jack staying and why does he share this information with his neighbor?

5. What secret information was included in the packet of information Captain Harte sent to Jack?

6. What amazed Stephen while the crew was practicing beat to quarters?

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

8. Why do Stephen, Dillon, and the captain of the French ship share cake?

9. Prior to the strange death of Henry Gouges, what caused the sailors of the Sophie to show off a remarkable bit of seamanship?

10. What does the author write which indicates how Jack feels about the Sophie upon his first sight of the ship?

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