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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. About what does Aubrey express anxiety?
(a) If Surprise will be large enough to serve as the flag vessel.
(b) His new command.
(c) Sophie having to deal with her mother day in and out.
(d) Sophie delivering at her age.

3. What ship weighs anchor at Shelmerston?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Ringle.
(c) Nelson.
(d) Bereson.

4. How do Dundas and Aubrey know each other?
(a) They served together as young midshipmen.
(b) They attended Oxford together.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They grew up in the same village.

5. Who arrives to meet with Maturin?
(a) His wife.
(b) Padeen Coleman.
(c) A gentleman with a limp.
(d) A gentleman ostensibly from the Sick and Hurt board.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Maturin's response to Blaine's subtle hint?

3. Why do the two men apologize to each other?

4. Why are general quarters sounded when Aubrey and Dundas are still talking?

5. What will Aubrey be receiving for his next assignment?

(see the answer key)

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