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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a requirement of Ramadan?
(a) Fasting in seclusion.
(b) To welcome all visitors of all faiths.
(c) To travel to Mecca.
(d) To sacrifice a goat each morning and evening of Ramadan.

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

3. What do Maturin and Graham fear will happen to their naval maneuvers if there are French spies in the area?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They will be thwarted.
(c) They will be altered unnecessarily.
(d) They will be observed for intelligence.

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

5. How soon will Aubrey leave Malta?
(a) As soon as the Surprise is done.
(b) Immediately.
(c) Within 3 weeks.
(d) A year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey check on that morning?

2. Who helps Ponto?

3. Who does Aubrey go to meet?

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

5. What do some of Aubrey's crew mistake animals for?

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