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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey do to the crew after a storm?
(a) Nothing out of the ordinary.
(b) Confines them to their quarters.
(c) Presses them to work hard.
(d) Puts them on light duty.

2. What is the approximate date at the opening of the novel?
(a) 1811.
(b) 1820.
(c) 1813.
(d) 1833.

3. Who owns the vessel?
(a) The Dutch government.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) The English naval department.

4. What will happen if Oakes marries Clarissa?
(a) He will have to resign his commission.
(b) He will be a bigamist.
(c) He will have to leave her at the first port call where there are English.
(d) There will be professional repercussions for Oakes.

5. What does Aubrey learn about Moahu from a local sailor?
(a) It has armed its people.
(b) It is rampant with malaria.
(c) Much information.
(d) It is friendly to the French.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Maturin and Aubrey agree on about Clarissa?

2. How does Aubrey continue to spend his time?

3. What do Aubrey and the crew do every morning?

4. Where is Aubrey's vessel headed now?

5. What island does Maturin hope to visit?

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