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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Aubrey transfer care of the livestock in question?
(a) Jemmy Ducks.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Emily.
(d) Clarissa.

2. What do Maturin and Aubrey agree on about Clarissa?
(a) She is no great beauty.
(b) She is rather quiet.
(c) She is rather coarse.
(d) She is strikingly beautiful.

3. What do the officers hold for Oakes and Clarissa?
(a) Nothing; there is too much jealousy.
(b) A wedding feast.
(c) A wedding present of cash.
(d) An honor walk under crossed swords.

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

5. What is causing contention among the ship's officers?
(a) One of them has accused another of cheating at cards.
(b) How the prize money is being divided.
(c) One of them has accused another of cheating at dice.
(d) Clarissa.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sort of reception does the Surprise receive?

3. What does Aubrey host as the Surprise heads for its new assignment?

4. In what country does Port Jackson lie?

5. How does Aubrey continue to spend his time?

(see the answer key)

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