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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after Maturin enlists Ahmed?
(a) Go see Maturin's brother.
(b) Go to a gambling house.
(c) Go to the Admirality.
(d) Go aboard Diane and prepare to leave.

2. From what does Standish suffer as Surprise continues her voyage?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) Gout.
(c) Asthma.
(d) Seasickness.

3. Why did Padeen commit crimes?
(a) To send money to his mother.
(b) To pay for his son's education.
(c) To support his opium habit.
(d) He was bored.

4. How do Aubrey and his group get to Corunna?
(a) Overland.
(b) Hot air balloon.
(c) By sea.
(d) River barge.

5. What does Maturin contemplate doing so Surprise can't catch the ship from question #32?
(a) Rip a mainsail.
(b) Induce a temporary illness in the crew.
(c) Talk to Aubrey.
(d) Throw off the compass with a magnet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Surprise bound?

2. Towards what city does the Surprise sail after completing the trip in question #39?

3. Why is Maturin concerned about the person he spotted on the ship in question #32?

4. In what does Maturin instruct Standish as the ship enters the first port?

5. How does Aubrey respond to Standish's request from question #44?

(see the answer key)

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