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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the average daily temperatures while at sea?
(a) 70.
(b) 80.
(c) 125.
(d) 90.

2. About whom does Graham worry?
(a) Mrs. Fielding.
(b) Lesueur.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Maturin.

3. What does Aubrey send his wife?
(a) A letter asking her to come stay with him in Malta.
(b) A writ of divorcement.
(c) A drawing of him by a local artist.
(d) A large sum of money.

4. What does Aubrey check on that morning?
(a) Mrs. Fielding.
(b) The new sword he ordered.
(c) His ship and crew.
(d) Admiral Hartley.

5. What does Aubrey know decreases the longer they are at sea?
(a) The chance of intercepting the treasure ship.
(b) The men's morale.
(c) The men's technical skills.
(d) The likelihood of not being spotted by the French or prirates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the officers not enjoying their time in Malta?

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

3. For what is Aubrey grateful?

4. Who has just been promoted to junior commander of his own ship?

5. Where does Aubrey find Maturin enjoying a performance?

(see the answer key)

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