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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. Why is Nagel lashed?
(a) He lies about his duty.
(b) He steals another crew's rations.
(c) He is rude to one of the wives on board.
(d) He is insolent to Hollom.

2. What mission is Aubrey given?
(a) To dry dock Surprise for new cannons.
(b) To wait in the West Indies for a new assignment.
(c) To capture or destroy the USS Norfolk.
(d) To return Mr. Wray to London.

3. What rumors once existed about Mrs. Fielding?
(a) She was having an affair with Aubrey.
(b) She was having an affair with Nelson.
(c) She was a French spy.
(d) She was a British undercover agent.

4. Why does Horner seek a consultation with Maturin?
(a) To cure his impotence.
(b) To ask sexual advice.
(c) To talk about Hollom flirting with his wife.
(d) To ask Maturin to care for his wife if something happens to him.

5. What does Martin say he has been contemplating?
(a) Settling in the West Indies.
(b) Leaving the Navy.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Higgins' skill that Maturin needs?

2. Why does Aubrey contrive to cross the equator on Sunday?

3. What does Higgins begin to do?

4. What information does Allen have about whales?

5. What does Maturin do pro bono?

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