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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Over what do Maturin and Aubrey argue concerning the ship?
(a) Whether or not Maturin's new purchase will fit on board.
(b) Whether the ship can be made seaworthy.
(c) Whether Aubrey will allow Maturin to pay for some of the expense of its repairs.
(d) Whether the ship should be retrofitted with several new cannons.

2. What is the Dromedary?
(a) A tavern on the each of the desert.
(b) The ship that Aubrey worked on under Admiral Hartley.
(c) The ship that is part of Aubrey's prize money.
(d) The ship which brings Maturin his new purchase.

3. What does Mrs. Fielding ask Aubrey to help her write?
(a) An appeal for the release of her husband's funds at a local bank.
(b) Lyrics to a song she writes.
(c) An appeal for the release of her husband.
(d) A letter to her husband.

4. How does Aubrey pay for the repairs on his ship?
(a) From the British naval repair fund.
(b) A loan from Maturin.
(c) Gambling.
(d) From some of the prize money.

5. Who is Andrew Wray?
(a) Mrs. Fielding's lover.
(b) Maturin's good botanist friend.
(c) An idealist on the side of the French.
(d) Aubrey's First Lieutenant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject does Mrs. Fielding tutor?

2. Who is Ponto?

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

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

5. About whom does Graham worry?

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