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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do most of the British officers then begin to assume?
(a) That Aubrey will rescue Ponto from his unhappy circumstances.
(b) That they are correct about Aubrey is having an affair with Mrs. Fielding.
(c) That Maturin will rescue Mr. Fielding.
(d) That they are correct about Maturin is having an affair with Mrs. Fielding.

2. What does Ponto do at the shop?
(a) He is buying something.
(b) He's an apprentice.
(c) Harms the owner.
(d) Breaks some of the merchandise.

3. What do Maturin and Graham fear will happen to their naval maneuvers if there are French spies in the area?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They will be altered unnecessarily.
(c) They will be thwarted.
(d) They will be observed for intelligence.

4. Who is Ponto?
(a) Mrs. Fielding's guard.
(b) Mrs. Fielding's dog.
(c) Maturin's valet.
(d) The cook on the Surprise.

5. What do Maturin and Graham think is not possible on Malta?
(a) Robust exercise.
(b) Good health.
(c) Work cataloging native species.
(d) Secrecy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shop is Captain Aubrey near once when Ponto is around Aubrey?

2. What does Lesueur want Mrs. Fielding to do?

3. What are the officers not enjoying their time in Malta?

4. Where does the admiral live?

5. What has happened to many of the men's uniforms?

(see the answer key)

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