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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Richard Canning is a Jew, a powerful businessman, and incredibly __________________.
(a) Wealthy.
(b) Fat.
(c) Poor.
(d) Entertaining.

2. Who is the captainof the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?
(a) Captain O'Quinn.
(b) Captain Spottiswood.
(c) Commander Crowe.
(d) Captain Belkin.

3. How does Mrs. Williams learn about Captain Aubrey?
(a) Gossip.
(b) By Letter.
(c) By Messenger.
(d) Gazette.

4. What is the name of the heavy but slow brig that chases the Lord Nelson?
(a) H.M.S. Flynn.
(b) H.M.S. Seagull.
(c) H.M.S. Elliott.
(d) H.M.S. Seahawk.

5. What is the name of the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?
(a) King of the Sea.
(b) The Othello.
(c) Lord Nelson.
(d) The Carrington.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who intervenes when Captain Aubrey intends to turn Adam Scriven in to the law?

2. What is it that Captain Aubrey is threatened with that persuades him to leave England?

3. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?

4. What language does Doctor Maturin use to write scientific observations in his diary?

5. Richard Canning is a merchant from ______________.

(see the answer key)

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