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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one purpose of Aubrey's trip?
(a) To incite a revolt.
(b) To map the seas around the Horn.
(c) To meet with the native chiefs.
(d) To transport criminals to the penal colony.

2. Why does Maturin say yes to the request by naval intelligence?
(a) To retain his reputation.
(b) For the extra money.
(c) To find out what's really going on.
(d) For the adventure.

3. What does Aubrey do to Herapath?
(a) Takes away one day of rations.
(b) Admonishes him.
(c) Gives him ten lashes.
(d) Confines him to quarters.

4. Why has Michael Herapath stowed away on the ship?
(a) To join the navy.
(b) To follow Wogan.
(c) To follow Maturin.
(d) To get to Australia.

5. Why does Maturin go ashore at Cape Verdes?
(a) To get some opium.
(b) For medical supplies.
(c) To gather intelligence.
(d) To send messages to the admiralty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Captain Aubrey headed?

2. How does Maturin respond that he must be implicated with Villiers?

3. Who is the officer Aubrey is having trouble with?

4. What does Maturin feel as he travels to call on Villiers?

5. How does Herapath feel when he gets to the top of the ropes?

(see the answer key)

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