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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 is the elm-tree pump used for?
(a) Providing fresh water
(b) Washing the deck
(c) Shooting water at the enemy
(d) Lavatories and wash water

2. Which word describes one of the motivating factors for Stephen to take the job?
(a) Escape from people who are looking at him
(b) Basically penniless
(c) Loss of his wife recently
(d) Adventure

3. How many died on the Dart during that battle?
(a) 1
(b) 29
(c)
(d) 13

4. What did Maturin accuse Jack of doing incorrectly during the concert?
(a) Elbowing his neighbors inappropriately
(b) Singing the wrong lyrics
(c) Tapping out the beat
(d) Making too much noise

5. What does practicing beat to quarters simulate?
(a) A war
(b) An emergency
(c) New sailing techniques
(d) Daily routines aboard the ship

Short Answer Questions

1. About how far do the cannon balls fire across the ocean when fired?

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

3. Who visits the Captain saying that the warrant officers would like Stephen to share in their portion of the prize?

4. What type of ceremony was held once the Sophie went back to sea?

5. Which of the following does Dillon not admit to Stephen in relation to Captain Aubrey?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What two factors cause the French ship, The Citoyen Durand, to surrender?

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

5. 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.

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

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

8. What was the organization known as the United Irishmen?

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

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

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