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

2. What is ambergris?
(a) What is gotten when compressing the heart of a whale.
(b) A waxy golden substance found in whale brains.
(c) A waxy golden substance found in whale intestines.
(d) A substance rendered from boiling the blubber.

3. What friend does Maturin encounter on shore?
(a) None.
(b) Reverend Mr. Brierly.
(c) Reverend John Jells.
(d) Reverend Mr. Martin.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dundas suggest to Aubrey?

2. What is Midshipman Hollom's situation on Gibraltar?

3. What does Martin say he has been contemplating?

4. What does Hollom begin that is scandalous?

5. What does Higgins begin to do?

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