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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does Tom Pullings hold on the Surprise?
(a) Second mate.
(b) Bosun.
(c) Captain's stewart.
(d) First lieutenant.

2. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after meeting with Fox?
(a) Go see their wives.
(b) Go get drunk.
(c) Start buying supplies.
(d) Go see the admirality.

3. For what position has Martin been educated?
(a) Clergyman.
(b) Politician.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Banker.

4. What rank is Aubrey after reinstatement?
(a) Rear captain.
(b) Post captain.
(c) Commander.
(d) Admiral.

5. Upon what subject does Maturin and the man in question #33 disagree?
(a) Whether he should marry Maturin's sister.
(b) Whether medicine is an art or a science.
(c) Polictics concerning Ireland.
(d) Whether England has the right to impress sailors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do about his new orders?

2. Why was a former loblolly who Maturin knew arrested and transported?

3. Who is included in the existing French delegation to Pulo Prabang?

4. In what state was Aubrey's finances when the Surprise was purchased by the owner?

5. How does Aubrey feel about Standish's problem?

(see the answer key)

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