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

2. What has the Surprise been doing prior to docking here?
(a) Capturing slavers in the West Indies.
(b) Returning the British diplomat to the United States.
(c) Been in dry dock being refitted.
(d) Having a series of adventures in the Mediterranean.

3. What does Diana request of Maturin?
(a) Passage to see him.
(b) A refutation of his alleged affair with another woman.
(c) More household expense money.
(d) A new overseer.

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

5. Who recognizes Aubrey and Maturin on the ship the Surprise encounters?
(a) Some of the officers.
(b) The French captain.
(c) Several of the enlisted crew.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Surprise send mail home?

2. Who acts as Second Lieutenant?

3. Who has Aubrey eyed in town as a possible romantic partner before he learns her identity?

4. From where are earwigs supposedly removed?

5. What does Martin say he has been contemplating?

(see the answer key)

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