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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Graham believe is visiting Malta?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Lesueur.
(c) The Duke of Wellington.
(d) A secret agent of the crown.

2. What will be waiting for Aubrey and his crew when they suceed in crossing?
(a) Horses.
(b) Mules.
(c) Artillery.
(d) A boat.

3. What does Aubrey fear?
(a) He will lose Maturin to another assignment.
(b) He will besmirch Mrs. Fielding's reputation.
(c) He will have no crew available when time to sail.
(d) He will have to revoke Pullings's promotion.

4. What is the Egyptian Wind?
(a) An air pattern.
(b) A superstitious sailor tale.
(c) A current out of the confluence of the Nile and Egypt.
(d) A type of sail.

5. What is happening to many of Aubrey's best men?
(a) They are leaving naval service.
(b) They are being promoted to other positions.
(c) They are being hired by other Captains.
(d) They are getting into brawls in the taverns and being badly injured.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Martin?

2. About what do the citizens gossip?

3. What news from the Admiral heartens Aubrey?

4. Why does Aubrey's mood improve?

5. What does Aubrey do that is indiscreet?

(see the answer key)

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