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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. How does Aubrey feel about the crew's ability to work together?
(a) Impressed.
(b) Uncertain.
(c) Pessimistic.
(d) Indifferent.

2. What does Sir Joseph tell Maturin he has that might help Aubrey?
(a) The exact location of Wray and Ledward.
(b) Intelligence about a new country.
(c) Intelligence about a French ship.
(d) Intelligence about the French fleet.

3. In what capacity does Maturin generally sail?
(a) Captain's stewart.
(b) First mate.
(c) Ship's cook.
(d) Ship's surgeon.

4. Why does Maturin want news about Diana?
(a) She is Sir Joseph's wife.
(b) She is a well known actress.
(c) She is his wife.
(d) She is his sister.

5. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?
(a) Maturin was sober.
(b) He was given a letter from Lord Nelson.
(c) They served his favorite food.
(d) He was toasted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aubrey reticent at the gathering?

2. Why did Surprise catch Merlin easily?

3. Where does Aubrey get information about Sethianism?

4. What does Maturin give Aubrey as the ship in question #38 closes?

5. What is the ship, Merlin, they encounter in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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