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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin give the person he first visits?
(a) A dried beetle specimen.
(b) A ring.
(c) His will.
(d) A new set of violin strings.

2. What will Aubrey be receiving for his next assignment?
(a) A new first mate.
(b) A small squadron.
(c) A new ship of the line.
(d) A new surgeon.

3. What is Maturin willing to do concerning Sarah and Emily?
(a) Stand for their doweries.
(b) Only visit them briefly.
(c) Have his wife hold a baptism party.
(d) Stand as godfather to them.

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

5. What does Maturin hear Padeen Coleman doing with Brigid?
(a) Playing hide and seek.
(b) Teaching her Irish.
(c) Teaching her numbers.
(d) Playing peekaboo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What relation is Diana to Mrs. Williams?

3. Where would Dundas end up if he returns to England empty handed?

4. Who is Aubrey late to meet?

5. What does Mrs. Williams try to tell Aubrey about Diana?

(see the answer key)

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