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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Captain Dundas suggested several times?
(a) That the Surprise be dry docked for repairs.
(b) That the Ringle divest of some of her crew for Surprise.
(c) That Berenice go on ahead since she is so much faster than Ringle or Surprise.
(d) The faster ships go ahead and move at their speed and leave Berenice.

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

3. What does Maturin give the person he first visits?
(a) His will.
(b) A dried beetle specimen.
(c) A ring.
(d) A new set of violin strings.

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

5. Where is Maturin almost overtaken while riding?
(a) At the docks.
(b) Near the gallows.
(c) At the Thames river bridge.
(d) On the edge of the woods of his estate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin wish he had brought with him?

2. About what does Sophie speak to Maturin?

3. Who is Mr. Hinkley?

4. What bothers Maturin on the ship?

5. To where will the French squadron that departs from Lorient be ostensibly bound?

(see the answer key)

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