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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Ponto one night?
(a) He breaks his wrist.
(b) He falls down a well.
(c) He gets drunk.
(d) He is shot.

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

3. Who follows Aubrey dutifully?
(a) Brown.
(b) Ponto.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Pullings.

4. Who helps Ponto?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Captain Aubrey.
(d) Mrs. Fielding.

5. How long does Aubrey think it will be before the Surprise is ready to sail?
(a) Several months.
(b) He has no idea.
(c) A couple days.
(d) About 2 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ponto greet Captain Aubrey when he sees him in the market?

2. Where does Aubrey find Maturin enjoying a performance?

3. What do Maturin and Graham think is not possible on Malta?

4. What sort of relationship does Ponto's rescuer engender with Mrs. Fielding?

5. What has Maturin recently purchased?

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