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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Sophie speak to Maturin?
(a) Aubery's health.
(b) Aubrey's attitude towards her.
(c) Her son's eyesight.
(d) One of the twins' weight loss.

2. Why does Captain Thomas refuse to speak to Maturin soon after the dinner starts?
(a) Thomas learns Maturin is Irish.
(b) Thomas learns that Maturin is Aubrey's best friend.
(c) Thomas learns Maturin is not a captain.
(d) Maturin picks up the wrong spoon at some point.

3. What do Dundas and Aubrey once do at a water stop when they are young men?
(a) Duel with swords.
(b) Sneak a woman on board.
(c) Swim in a river with crocodiles.
(d) Force the entire crew to bathe.

4. Where does Clarissa Oakes live?
(a) In London with Mrs. Broad.
(b) On Aubrey's country estate.
(c) With the Blaine family.
(d) With Maturin's wife.

5. Of what does the bulk of Maturin's assets consist?
(a) Jewels.
(b) Gold bullion.
(c) Property.
(d) Race Horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do as a result of losing?

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

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

4. About whom does Mrs. Williams say about a man has been making inquiries?

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

(see the answer key)

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