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Jack dreaded Sundays because he was afraid ________ .
of the cook
of Praiseworthy
for Good Luck
for the black sow
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Which character disagreed with Jack keeping a pig as a pet?
Mountain Jim
Cut-Eye Higgins
Praiseworthy
Monsieur Gaunt
the cook
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Where did Jack first hide the pig?
in the stateroom
in his bedroom
up the mast
in a porthole
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Click on any correct answer.
Why did Dr. Buckbee blow his alarm trumpet?
He saw Praiseworthy at a porthole.
He had a snout in his face.
Cut-Eye Higgins escaped.
A map was stolen.
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Which of the following items were used to hide a pig? Click all that are correct.
A barrel
A cleaver
A boat
An umbrella
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Jack nearly cried when Praiseworthy said that Jack could ______ .
eat the porker
leave Rio de Janeiro
return to Boston
never be Praiseworthy's partner
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Click on all correct answers.
In Rio, Praiseworthy and Jack _______ .
bought exotic, tropical fruits
looked for gold
saw the Sea Raven
felt dizzy
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Cut-Eye Higgins escaped after the Lady Wilma left _______ .
Boston
the Equator
the Land of Fire
the Strait of Magellan
Rio de Janeiro
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According to the book, which of the following is true about the Land of Fire?
It is located on the Cape of South America.
The fires are said to be used for keeping people and animals warm.
It is the same as the Strait of Magellan
It is a shorter route than the Strait of Magellan.
It is a longer route than the Strait of Magellan.
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Click on any text fact that describes the Strait of Magellan.
The weather is often bad.
It is narrow.
Ships often crash there.
Many ship captains return to Cape Horn.
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In Chapter 5, how many people had to hold the ship's wheel during the bad weather?
1
2
3
4
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Which of the following descriptions are signs that the sea weather is bad?
Lamps are used at all times.
Ship passengers are bruised, sleepless, and hungry.
Birds rest on the ship for a day or two.
Paddlewheels can only be used, not sails.
A captain can clearly see other ships.
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By the time the Lady Wilma reached the Pacific, which ship was ahead in the race?
The Lady Wilma
The Sea Raven
The square rigger
Cut-Eye Higgins' boat
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Why didn't Jack see the fires of Tierra del Fuego?
The weather was too bad to see.
Praiseworthy lied.
They don't exist.
The Lady Wilma didn't pass them.
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At the beginning of Chapter 6, Praiseworthy compares Jack's body to a ______ .
Chile
broom
small tree
a boat's port side
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The Sea Raven is behind in the race because it ______ .
crashed near Chile
is heavier than the Lady Wilma
used lots of coal
took the Strait of Magellan
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Jack thinks Aunt Arabella isn't married because of him and his sisters. On the other hand, Constance says it is because of _______ .
family
being poor
Praiseworthy
a broken heart
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Near Chile, the Lady Wilma was becalmed for ______ .
one week
two weeks
three weeks
more than four weeks
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Which of the following statements is true?
Azariah Jones bought Monsieur Gaunt's grapes.
Monsieur Gaunt bought Azariah Jones' potatoes.
Only Monsieur Gaunt will buy Jack and Praiseworthy a pick and shovel.
Grapes can be used to water potatoes.
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Jack saw the Sea Raven _____ days before the Lady Wilma arrived in Callao.
a couple
seven
ten
fifteen
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Callao is located in which country?
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Peru
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By the end of Chapter 6, who is winning the race?
The Lady Wilma
The Sea Raven