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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?
(a) Whether the wine is sour.
(b) The way the beef is cooked.
(c) How the waiter served them.
(d) A few pence being deducted from his account.

3. Where was Padeen transported for his crimes?
(a) Australia.
(b) Botany Bay.
(c) America.
(d) France.

4. Why was a former loblolly who Maturin knew arrested and transported?
(a) For stealing laudanum.
(b) For attacking the captain.
(c) For attacking Maturin.
(d) For burning a ship.

5. Who decides to hire Standish as his personal secretary?
(a) The Prince of Orange.
(b) Sir Joseph.
(c) Duke Wellington.
(d) A music lover army officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after meeting with Fox?

2. Who reinstates Aubrey?

3. What is Aubrey's primary goal in captaining the Surprise?

4. What nickname did the men call Aubrey?

5. How does Aubrey feel towards Ledward and Wray?

(see the answer key)

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