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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 Maturin tell Clarissa he will do?
(a) Teach Brigid to ride a pony.
(b) Take Brigid to his sister's home.
(c) Deal with Mrs. Williams.
(d) Take Brigid to her mother in Ireland.

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

3. Who is Brigid?
(a) Maturin's daughter.
(b) Clarissa's daughter.
(c) Maturin's mother.
(d) Diana's mother.

4. About whom does Mrs. Williams say about a man has been making inquiries?
(a) Steven Maturin.
(b) Diana Maturin.
(c) Clarissa Oakes.
(d) Padeen Coleman.

5. What does Maturin do when he talks to Mrs. Williams?
(a) Asks her very kindly to leave Clarissa alone.
(b) Nothing more than asks her consideration of his daughter.
(c) Threatens her.
(d) Tells her she is not immune to being arrested if she persists.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what is Aubrey recovering?

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

3. What does Aubrey do in response to his children's pleas?

4. Why is Aubrey pleased to hear the Laurel will be joining his squadron?

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

(see the answer key)

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