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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. Who performs the marriage ceremony between Oakes and Clarissa?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) The first mate who happens to also be a preacher.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Reverend Nathaniel Martin.

2. For what will they use the harpooned creature?
(a) Bait to catch more fish.
(b) To sell at the next port for fresh fruit.
(c) A wedding dinner for Oakes and Clarissa.
(d) To stuff as a trophy on the outer bulkhead.

3. For what does the Surprise ready?
(a) Its first at-sea inspection by the captain.
(b) An encounter with a French war brig.
(c) An encounter with the 2nd Naval Fleet under Admiral Leighton.
(d) An encounter with a hurricane.

4. What topic do Aubrey and others at times discuss humorously?
(a) The French uniform.
(b) The monkeys on the island.
(c) The French pompadour.
(d) Rabies.

5. With whom does Aubrey confer in Aubrey's cabin?
(a) Oates.
(b) Jones.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Pullings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What angers Aubrey about Padeen Coleman?

2. What do Aubrey and Maturin both note as Oakes and Clarissa enter the officer's mess?

3. What sort of reception does the Surprise receive?

4. What is threatening British interests in the area where they are headed?

5. What does Aubrey anticipate when he goes back to England?

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