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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 news does Kimber write Aubrey?
(a) Aubrey's wife has died.
(b) Kimber has exhausted Aubrey's funds with little to show for it.
(c) Aubrey needs to come home as his wife is dying.
(d) Aubrey's home burns to the ground but his wife and children are alive.

2. What compels Aubrey to find Smith quite attractive?
(a) Maturin's request that Aubrey be kind to his cousin.
(b) Nothing could compel him to find her attractive.
(c) He does not want to insult her father, the host.
(d) Alcohol.

3. For what is everyone waiting anxiously?
(a) The coming of the new ambassador from Germany.
(b) For Captain Broke's wounds to heal.
(c) For the return of two packets with further orders for Aubrey and Maturin.
(d) The coming of the new ambassador from the United States.

4. To whom does Maturin make his report?
(a) Sir James Blair.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Sir Joseph Blaine.
(d) The Duke of Wellington.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Aubrey some discomfort?

2. Who is Kimber?

3. What is notable about Harry Johnson?

4. What does Maturin intend to do in Paris?

5. What does Aubrey desperately want to do?

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