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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of ship is Groper?
(a) A transport.
(b) A frigate.
(c) A clipper ship.
(d) A sloop.

2. What does Sophie ask Maturin to do?
(a) Lend her some money.
(b) Locate some command for Aubrey.
(c) Talk to Aubrey about having another child.
(d) Provide medical care for her sister.

3. What happens to the ships in Cape Town?
(a) They are refitted.
(b) They are sent to England.
(c) Nothing.
(d) They are given new crews.

4. Of what does McAdam say Clonfert's physical ailments are the result?
(a) Old war wounds.
(b) Genetics.
(c) Horseback accident as a child.
(d) Mental distress.

5. Why is Aubrey receiving only half pay?
(a) He's ashore.
(b) England is out of money.
(c) He hasn't been promoted yet.
(d) He's being punished.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is feuding?

2. What does Maturin believe is the basis of the strange personality?

3. What does Maturin keep on a daily basis?

4. What arrives in Cape Town that cheers everyone?

5. What does Bertie give Aubrey permission to do?

(see the answer key)

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