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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Williams' snide remark concern about Aubrey's uniform?
(a) That it should be a Commodore rather than Rear Admiral uniform.
(b) That Aubrey is getting too heavy for his uniforms.
(c) She is silent when Aubrey dons his uniform.
(d) That she is surprised Aubrey rises above a Captain's rank.

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

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

4. Who are Sarah and Emily?
(a) Aubrey's new twin daughters.
(b) Two Melanesian girls Maturin rescued.
(c) Maturin's wife and daughter.
(d) Sir Blaine's new twin nieces.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Under what circumstances does Maturin say Ireland is better off under English rule?

3. Why does Captain Thomas refuse to speak to Maturin soon after the dinner starts?

4. What is Maturin willing to do concerning Sarah and Emily?

5. What do Dundas and Aubrey once do at a water stop when they are young men?

(see the answer key)

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