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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. How is the dinner conversation?
(a) Ambiguous.
(b) Lively.
(c) Crude.
(d) Strained and stilted.

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

3. Where is Aubrey's vessel headed now?
(a) The coast of France.
(b) England.
(c) The West Indies.
(d) Africa.

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

5. What are Aubrey and Maturin doing as they sail?
(a) Playing chess.
(b) Discussing the war.
(c) Playing whist.
(d) Reading their letters from home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What island does Maturin hope to visit?

2. What does the Éclair want with the Surprise?

3. What does Maturin discover when he goes to see Clarissa?

4. What angers Aubrey about Padeen Coleman?

5. How has Clarissa modified her wedding dress?

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