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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Dundas and Aubrey know each other?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They grew up in the same village.
(c) They served together as young midshipmen.
(d) They attended Oxford together.

2. Where would Dundas end up if he returns to England empty handed?
(a) Debtor's prison.
(b) Retired.
(c) In the Navy brig for dereliction of duty.
(d) With an administrative job.

3. What ship do Aubrey and Maturin board the next morning?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Ringle.
(c) Bellona.
(d) Pyramus.

4. What is the name of the ship Jack Aubrey commands?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Ringle.
(c) Berenice.
(d) Beagle.

5. What does Aubrey do as a result of losing?
(a) Leaves Dundas in port when the ship sails.
(b) Gives Dundas his second-best sword.
(c) Asks for a rematch.
(d) Challenges Dundas to a duel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How might the high-placed traitor make things difficult for Padeen Coleman and Clarissa Oakes?

2. How does Mrs. Williams feel about her recent conversation with Clarissa?

3. Who is Aubrey late to meet?

4. About what does Sophie speak to Maturin?

5. Why are general quarters sounded when Aubrey and Dundas are still talking?

(see the answer key)

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