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Master and Commander Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 97 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Where was the gunner injured?
(a) Leg
(b) Artery
(c) Ear
(d) Skull

2. Which of the following is the best synonym for the word erudition in the following sentence: Stephen amazed Jack with his erudition in pointing out one special dish.
(a) Culture
(b) Education
(c) Scholarship
(d) Sophistication

3. Maturin tells Jack that he can be found where most any morning?
(a) Coffeehouse
(b) Hospital
(c) Crown
(d) Govenor's mansion

4. How big was the ship?
(a) 300 tons
(b) 80 tons
(c) 150 tons
(d) 200 tons

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack indicate is the problem for sailors at sea?

2. Which word best describes how the French ship, The Citoyen Durand, surrenders?

3. What causes Jack to jump on a chair?

4. What game do Dillon and Stephen share?

5. Which word describes one of the motivating factors for Stephen to take the job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What quashed any hope of prize money for the surrender of the Moors?

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

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

4. What did Maturin say to Jack on their first encounter?

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

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

7. Describe the sky which Jack viewed as he looked to the West and its importance to the story.

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

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

10. What changes Jack's behavior at the party thrown by the Hartes and how does it change?

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