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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 was Maturin doing in America recently?
(a) He was spying.
(b) He was courting Villiers.
(c) He was a nominal prisoner.
(d) He was helping Aubrey escape.

2. What does Aubrey refuse to do?
(a) Answer a challenge for a duel.
(b) File a lawsuit.
(c) File for bankruptcy.
(d) Hand over any money.

3. Who does Maturin learn has drowned?
(a) Ponsich.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Johnson.

4. Why does Aubrey travel to London?
(a) To buy his family presents.
(b) To file a suit against Kimper.
(c) To make his official report.
(d) To see another lawyer.

5. What happens to one of the American schooners that delays their pursuit?
(a) The rudder pinion breaks off.
(b) The main mast breaks.
(c) It hits an iceberg.
(d) There is a mutiny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is spreading like wildfire in the town where Shannon is docking?

2. What has Aubrey become?

3. How does Maturin's final speech fare?

4. What causes Aubrey some discomfort?

5. With what is Aubrey threatened?

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