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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ponto respond to his rescuer?
(a) With affection.
(b) With jealousy.
(c) With hostility.
(d) With indifference.

2. What does Aubrey do that is indiscreet?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Makes a pass at Mrs. Fielding.
(c) Makes a pass at the bar maid in a tavern.
(d) Talks to Leseuer not knowing who he is.

3. What has Maturin recently purchased?
(a) A diving bell.
(b) A cottage in Malta.
(c) A new outfit.
(d) A new ship.

4. Who does Aubrey go to meet?
(a) Admiral Wellington.
(b) Admiral Leighton.
(c) Admiral Nelson.
(d) Admiral Hartley.

5. Why does Aubrey's mood improve?
(a) Ponto acts goofy.
(b) The Admiralty Court had ruled in favor of his previous conquest.
(c) Mrs. Fielding shows interest in him.
(d) Maturin puts out some of his own money to speed repairs to the ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do most of the British officers then begin to assume?

2. Who is Mrs. Laura Fielding?

3. What does Ponto do at the shop?

4. Why is Aubrey disappointed about the admiral he visits?

5. Where does Aubrey find Maturin enjoying a performance?

(see the answer key)

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