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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many damaged ships is Aubrey responsible for?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 0.

2. What does Aubrey fear?
(a) He will have no crew available when time to sail.
(b) He will lose Maturin to another assignment.
(c) He will have to revoke Pullings's promotion.
(d) He will besmirch Mrs. Fielding's reputation.

3. How does one gain rank in the British navy?
(a) Through family connections.
(b) Through political ties.
(c) By putting in the time required for each rank level.
(d) Through successful battles and conquests.

4. What sort of relationship does Ponto's rescuer engender with Mrs. Fielding?
(a) Genuine friendship.
(b) Guarded acquaintance.
(c) Deep love.
(d) Hostility.

5. Why is Aubrey disappointed about the admiral he visits?
(a) The admiral has become a drunk.
(b) Aubrey thinks he might be spying for the French.
(c) The admiral is unfriendly to Aubrey.
(d) That the man has declined so severely in such a short time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Maturin and Aubrey decide to do about Maturin's purchase?

2. What is the Gulf of Suez?

3. What does Mrs. Fielding ask Aubrey to help her write?

4. How does Aubrey feel about the fate of the Worcester?

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

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