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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sir Ives feel about Aubrey's recent work?
(a) Believes Aubrey could have been more thorough.
(b) Heartily approves.
(c) Thinks Aubrey has been a little lax.
(d) He has no opinion as he has just arrived and taken command.

2. From where is Padeen Coleman?
(a) Ireland.
(b) England.
(c) Wales.
(d) Scotland.

3. What is Midshipman Hollom's situation on Gibraltar?
(a) In the brig.
(b) Works for the Fieldings.
(c) Penniless.
(d) Supervises a refit project for the Celebration.

4. What island does the Surprise sail past?
(a) Madagascar.
(b) Madeira.
(c) None; they are out in the open seas.
(d) Bermuda.

5. Why does Aubrey contrive to cross the equator on Sunday?
(a) So they will not be in port until the next week.
(b) He does not contrive to do so; it just happens.
(c) So the crew will not party.
(d) It is considered good luck to do so.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom do the Fieldings meet socially?

2. Who acts as Second Lieutenant?

3. What friend does Maturin encounter on shore?

4. What is running low on the ship?

5. With whom does Surprise rendezvous unexpectedly?

(see the answer key)

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