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

2. What does Higgins begin to do?
(a) Give Aubrey wrinkled uniforms.
(b) Come down hard on his crew even when they are doing things correctly.
(c) Sleep through his duties.
(d) Practice superstitious mumble-jumbo.

3. What is HMS Danaë carrying?
(a) A hold full of coffee.
(b) A hold full of liberated slaves.
(c) Gold in iron chests.
(d) A large cache of weapons.

4. Who agrees to accept a lesser position on Surprise since he has no other options at the time?
(a) Martin.
(b) Mowett.
(c) Tom Pullings.
(d) Fielding.

5. From where are live eels supposedly removed?
(a) The grain bags.
(b) The intestines of the crew.
(c) The brains of the crew.
(d) The bilge.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Maturin relax?

4. Who is Higgins?

5. What request does Maturin make of Aubrey concerning his friend?

(see the answer key)

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