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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has happened to many of the men's uniforms?
(a) Torn from wear.
(b) Lost in gambling.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Stolen.

2. What do Aubrey and Maturin share?
(a) A hatred of the Irish.
(b) An appreciation for the natural sciences.
(c) A hatred of all things Dutch.
(d) An appreciation for music.

3. What news from the Admiral heartens Aubrey?
(a) He is being promoted.
(b) The Surprise will soon be ready.
(c) His father has recovered from a serious illness.
(d) His wife has delivered twins.

4. What does Aubrey send his wife?
(a) A drawing of him by a local artist.
(b) A letter asking her to come stay with him in Malta.
(c) A writ of divorcement.
(d) A large sum of money.

5. What happens to Ponto one night?
(a) He falls down a well.
(b) He is shot.
(c) He breaks his wrist.
(d) He gets drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the admiral live?

2. From what do many of the men who arrive at the ship yard suffer?

3. Who does Aubrey go to meet?

4. How does Ponto greet Captain Aubrey when he sees him in the market?

5. Who does Graham believe is visiting Malta?

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