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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 is the approximate date at the opening of the novel?
(a) 1820.
(b) 1833.
(c) 1811.
(d) 1813.

2. What does Aubrey do to the crew after a storm?
(a) Nothing out of the ordinary.
(b) Confines them to their quarters.
(c) Presses them to work hard.
(d) Puts them on light duty.

3. What positions do Davidge and West hold on the Surprise?
(a) 3rd mate and steward.
(b) 2nd and 3rd mates.
(c) 1st and 3rd mates.
(d) 2nd mate and steward.

4. About what does Aubrey fume?
(a) That the French have been patrolling heavily on their route.
(b) That Clarissa seems to be intent on seducing Aubrey.
(c) The time it's taking to get to their next assignment.
(d) The poor showing of his officers.

5. What color is the bolt of silk which Aubrey has?
(a) Scarlet.
(b) Yellow.
(c) White.
(d) Pale blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has one of the patients that Maturin is examining been?

2. What does Maturin hope to do some day?

3. With whom does Aubrey confer in Aubrey's cabin?

4. What is the status of the Trulove?

5. Where is Clarissa Oakes?

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