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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Sophie speak to Maturin?
(a) Her son's eyesight.
(b) Aubrey's attitude towards her.
(c) One of the twins' weight loss.
(d) Aubery's health.

2. Who is Heneage Dundas?
(a) The captain of the Berenice.
(b) Jack Aubrey's second in command.
(c) Beagle's Captain.
(d) Surprise's First Mate.

3. What do Dundas and Aubrey once do at a water stop when they are young men?
(a) Swim in a river with crocodiles.
(b) Duel with swords.
(c) Force the entire crew to bathe.
(d) Sneak a woman on board.

4. About what does Clarissa worry concerning Mrs. Williams' visit?
(a) That Clarissa made an enemy of Mrs. Williams.
(b) That Clarissa said too much.
(c) That Mrs. Williams would sell information for the right amount of money.
(d) That Clarissa should not have told Maturin about it.

5. What does a messenger say about Pyramus the next morning?
(a) That its name is being changed.
(b) That it has to go into dry dock.
(c) That it is to be cut from the squadron.
(d) That it sank over night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bothers Maturin on the ship?

2. What will Aubrey be receiving for his next assignment?

3. What does Mrs. Williams' snide remark concern about Aubrey's uniform?

4. What ship weighs anchor at Shelmerston?

5. What does Maturin hear Padeen Coleman doing with Brigid?

(see the answer key)

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