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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Mrs. Fielding's husband?
(a) In an English prison.
(b) Deceased.
(c) On an American privateer.
(d) In a French prison.

3. What do Maturin and Aubrey decide to do about Maturin's purchase?
(a) Leave it in Malta for a freighter to bring.
(b) Take it apart for safe and compact storage.
(c) Place in on the poop deck completely assembled.
(d) Return it to the manufacturer.

4. How is the crew that remains as far as their ties to Aubrey?
(a) They are fiercely loyal.
(b) The narrator does not mention the crew.
(c) They are loyal enough unless they are offered more pay elsewhere.
(d) They are close to mutiny.

5. What do Aubrey and Maturin share?
(a) A hatred of all things Dutch.
(b) An appreciation for music.
(c) A hatred of the Irish.
(d) An appreciation for the natural sciences.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Graham enjoy doing as a pastime?

2. What secret occupation does Graham have in common with Maturin?

3. How does one gain rank in the British navy?

4. Whom does Lesueur suspect of being an undercover agent for England?

5. What does Aubrey check on that morning?

(see the answer key)

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