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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 does Maturin discover when he goes to see Clarissa?
(a) She is seasick.
(b) She has scurvy.
(c) She has morningsickness.
(d) She has been beaten.

2. What do Aubrey and Maturin both note as Oakes and Clarissa enter the officer's mess?
(a) The hate in Davidge's eyes.
(b) An odd feeling.
(c) The way the cook eyes Clarissa.
(d) Nothing amiss.

3. What is the status of the Trulove?
(a) It has sunk.
(b) It has headed for England.
(c) It is docked as a prize at Pabay.
(d) It is running a blockade at Pabay.

4. What does Aubrey find below decks?
(a) A huge nest of rats.
(b) Clarissa.
(c) A dead crew member.
(d) A keg of contraband whiskey.

5. To whom does Aubrey give his word that there are no stowaways on board?
(a) The military police.
(b) The governor.
(c) The navy admiral stationed in Port Jackson.
(d) The sheriff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is causing contention among the ship's officers?

2. Why had Padeen been at a penal colony?

3. What does Reade speak about as he is losing consciousness?

4. What does the scout report?

5. What does the Éclair want with the Surprise?

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