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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 Aubrey express anxiety?
(a) Sophie having to deal with her mother day in and out.
(b) His new command.
(c) Sophie delivering at her age.
(d) If Surprise will be large enough to serve as the flag vessel.

2. What do Aubrey's three children race to tell him?
(a) That his Admiral's uniform has arrived.
(b) That their mother has gone to London.
(c) That their mother is ill.
(d) That Dr. Maturin is waiting for him.

3. What has Captain Dundas suggested several times?
(a) That Berenice go on ahead since she is so much faster than Ringle or Surprise.
(b) That the Surprise be dry docked for repairs.
(c) That the Ringle divest of some of her crew for Surprise.
(d) The faster ships go ahead and move at their speed and leave Berenice.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a messenger say about Pyramus the next morning?

2. From what is Aubrey recovering?

3. What does Dundas ask of Aubrey when he is aboard Surprise?

4. What does Maturin give the person he first visits?

5. Why do Ringle and Surprise stay with Berenice?

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