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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. What did the Moorish cat ship hit first when they fired upon the Sophia?
(a) Port cockpit
(b) Starboard Guns
(c) Bower Anchor
(d) Mast

2. What game do Dillon and Stephen share?
(a) Checkers
(b) Backgammon
(c) Chess
(d) Poker

3. For what was the cake that Stephen and the French captain shared intended?
(a) Stephen's birthday
(b) Captain's birthday
(c) Baby's christening
(d) Wife's birthday

4. What does Jack imagine using to beat down Maturin?
(a) Cello
(b) Violin
(c) Gilt chair
(d) Sword

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which instrument did the Commandant's wife play?

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

3. Why do the many officers gather around Jack at the Harte's party?

4. From which country were the people who attacked the Dart?

5. Maturin tells Jack that he can be found where most any morning?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. There were specific problems which Jack had with his ship. With what were the problems and what was the problem?

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

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

6. Describe where the opening scene of this novel takes place and be sure to include descriptions of the actions occurring as well as the setting.

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

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

9. How do the sailors feel about hearing the Articles of War read to them?

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

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