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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 she is surprised Aubrey rises above a Captain's rank.
(c) She is silent when Aubrey dons his uniform.
(d) That Aubrey is getting too heavy for his uniforms.

2. Who is Habachtsthal?
(a) Sir Blaine's right-hand man.
(b) The new commander of the Thames.
(c) The new commander of the Ringle.
(d) A man investigating Coleman and Oakes.

3. What does Maturin believe cocoa leaves medicate?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Depression.
(c) Anxiety.
(d) Fatigue.

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

5. Why are general quarters sounded when Aubrey and Dundas are still talking?
(a) The new midshipman sounds the incorrect bell.
(b) They are conducting a drill.
(c) A ship is sighted that does not answer the code properly.
(d) General quarters are not sounded.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Brigid?

2. How is Captain Thomas characterized?

3. What does Maturin give Sir Blaine?

4. What ship weighs anchor at Shelmerston?

5. What does Maturin decide to do about Coleman and Oates?

(see the answer key)

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