View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to the men's supplies?
(a) They are ruined.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They are all stolen.
(d) They are reduced by half.

3. What happens when Aubrey's ship traps the galley.
(a) The galley sets itself on fire.
(b) Aubrey rams the galley and boards it.
(c) It eludes Aubrey a second time.
(d) The galley sinks.

4. What is abundant in the evening in the desert?
(a) A breeze.
(b) Nocturnal creatures.
(c) Shelter.
(d) Water.

5. How does Ponto respond to his rescuer?
(a) With jealousy.
(b) With affection.
(c) With hostility.
(d) With indifference.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what do many of the men who arrive at the ship yard suffer?

2. What does Aubrey do that is indiscreet?

3. What news from the Admiral heartens Aubrey?

4. What other talent besides tutoring does Mrs. Fielding possess?

5. How do Dr. Maturin and Mr. Martin explore the waters off the side of the ship?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 233 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample