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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Aubrey feel about the fate of the Worcester?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Resigned.
(d) Happy.

3. Why does Aubrey order the men to row to an island and back?
(a) To have races and control the gambling.
(b) To get them in better condition.
(c) To investigate something suspicious on the island.
(d) To check out the seaworthiness of the boats.

4. Why does Aubrey not hold Maturin's closeness to Mrs. Fielding against Maturin?
(a) Because Aubrey knows Maturin and Mrs. Fielding are not having an affair.
(b) Because of Aubrey and Maturin's friendship.
(c) Because Aubrey knows Maturin has been lonely and depressed.
(d) Because Maturin has learned Mr. Fielding is dead and Maturin wants to marry Mrs. Fielding.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rescues Mr. Fielding?

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

3. Who does Mauturin try to locate in Valletta?

4. From what does the Surprise escape?

5. What is happening to the Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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