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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. Why was the item from question #89 sent to Aubrey?
(a) He won it in a bet.
(b) For capturing an American privateer.
(c) For sinking the Azul.
(d) He ordered it for his wife.

2. Who did Aubrey tell Tom Pullings to bar from coming aboard?
(a) Chris Hardings.
(b) A red-haired woman.
(c) An admiral.
(d) Rudy Umber.

3. Why does Aubrey think work is done better by privately-funded operations than the government?
(a) It takes longer but is done right.
(b) He has no opinion on private versus government work.
(c) It is done more efficiently.
(d) It is better quality.

4. What does Padeen continue to do?
(a) Complain about his arm.
(b) Take laudanum daily.
(c) Have teeth problems.
(d) Hurt himself when he fires a gun.

5. Where does Aubrey return in Chapter 5?
(a) To his country estate.
(b) To Surprise.
(c) To Madrid.
(d) To London.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Sethianism?

3. What happens when Maturin gets to the ship?

4. What does cutting out mean as Aubrey uses the term?

5. How does Aubrey feel about the crew's ability to work together?

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