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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?
(a) Bach.
(b) Beller.
(c) Brahms.
(d) Beethoven.

2. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?
(a) A lesson in patience.
(b) A punishment.
(c) A suicide mission.
(d) A parenthesis.

3. What causes the flock of birds to fly over the blockade?
(a) A cold front.
(b) An insect hoarde.
(c) Strong winds.
(d) Strange currents.

4. Where is Maturin called away to?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Spain.
(d) India.

5. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?
(a) So he can sail according to Navy restrictions.
(b) So he can rest easy.
(c) So they look the part.
(d) So the crew can practice shooting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel about Dundas?

2. What is the name of Maturin's wife?

3. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?

4. What is Aubrey's first name?

5. Who is England at conflict with in this book?

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