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Jacques reached the front of the line, where a midshipman was signing on men. He asked each man only a few questions, turning none of his prospects away. Apparently, the Orion was in need of hands—in a hurry. Jacques briefly answered a question about his work skills, and the midshipman nodded his approval. Jacques could join the crew of the Orion. "Sign your name or your mark here," the midshipman said, pointing to a spot in a record book.

What do the events and dialogue reveal about Jacques?

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Jacques didn't know anything about the Orion.
Jacques had never worked on a ship before.
The midshipman did not believe Jacques.
Jacques had the right skills to join the crew.

The events and dialogue reveal that Jacques had the right skills to join the crew. The midshipman approved of Jacques joining the crew after he asked about his work skills, indicating that Jacques had the necessary qualifications to be a member of the crew.