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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. For what type of work is Maturin known as an amateur?
(a) Orator.
(b) Naturalist.
(c) Musician.
(d) Artist.

2. For what does Aubrey have a reputation which makes men want to work for him?
(a) Always being right.
(b) Paying high wages.
(c) Always being fair.
(d) Being lucky.

3. Who is at a gathering on the ship that night?
(a) The ship's crew.
(b) The ship's officers.
(c) Several intelligence officers.
(d) The officers, admirals and other notables.

4. Where are the two men from question #42 living now?
(a) France.
(b) America.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Spain.

5. What is the ship, Merlin, they encounter in Chapter 3?
(a) A Spanish merchant ship.
(b) A French privateer.
(c) A British frigate.
(d) An American privateer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will be Surprise's first cruise with Aubrey as captain?

2. What does Maturin believe the two men from question #42 have in the British government?

3. How were the men timed when laying about?

4. What musical instrument does Aubrey play?

5. What does Aubrey do shortly after he renders his judgment on what was done to Surprise?

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