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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why are the crew's spirits low?
(a) They are ordered to surrender the Niobe.
(b) They are ordered back to Mubara.
(c) Because of losing the treasure.
(d) They are ordered to England.

3. Why does the trip become easier on the second day of the march across the desert?
(a) They recover their horses from some nomads.
(b) The sand becomes more granular and it's easier to walk.
(c) They find some camels.
(d) They find an old Roman road.

4. Who is Mrs. Laura Fielding?
(a) Aubrey's sister-in-law by marriage.
(b) Maturin's sister.
(c) A woman working for French intelligence.
(d) Maturin's best friend's wife.

5. Who is Mr. Hairabedian?
(a) A spice merchant.
(b) A glass merchant.
(c) A rug merchant.
(d) A middle-eastern interpreter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news from the Admiral heartens Aubrey?

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

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

4. What does Aubrey do soon after being shipboard?

5. What do the crew finally commence?

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