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

2. What commodity does Thunderer lack?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Pork.
(c) Tea.
(d) Tobacco.

3. With whom does Killick have an altercation?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Aubrey's son.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) The butler.

4. How does Aubrey respond to Dundas' request?
(a) Aubrey says he can only spare one crewmember.
(b) Aubrey says Surprise is not returning to England.
(c) Aubrey says Sohpie's sister has recently married.
(d) Aubrey gives him some of Surprise's prize money.

5. What does Maturin decide to do about Coleman and Oates?
(a) Send them to the West Indies.
(b) Take them to Spain.
(c) Send them to the country under disguise.
(d) Move them to London where they will not be easily found.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What will Aubrey be allowed to do as a result of his next assignment?

4. How does Mrs. Williams feel about her recent conversation with Clarissa?

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

(see the answer key)

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