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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Maturin think Villiers might have taken up again?
(a) Mr. Johnson.
(b) Mr. Peterson.
(c) Mr. Black.
(d) Mr. Hawthorne.

2. What does Maturin notice about the rats on board the ship?
(a) They are very skinny.
(b) There are more than usual.
(c) They are very fat.
(d) They are acting peculiar.

3. What does Maturin feel as he travels to call on Villiers?
(a) Excited.
(b) A little anxious.
(c) Hopeful she will marry him.
(d) Self-critical observations and dread.

4. How is Sophie characterized?
(a) Insipid.
(b) Silly.
(c) Desolute.
(d) Thrifty and wise.

5. Why is the officer causing problems?
(a) He hates Aubrey.
(b) He is new and insecure.
(c) He is a friend of Wogan's.
(d) He thinks he posted below his abilities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Wogan have that kept her in good physical shape?

2. Where does the Leopard go to make repairs?

3. Who is Michael Herapath?

4. What is Aubrey doing as the novel opens?

5. What kind of storm does Aubrey run into at the start of his voyage?

(see the answer key)

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