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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has it been since Maturin has seen Brigid?
(a) He just saw her about two weeks earlier.
(b) He has never seen her.
(c) A few months.
(d) A couple years.

2. Why are general quarters sounded when Aubrey and Dundas are still talking?
(a) A ship is sighted that does not answer the code properly.
(b) They are conducting a drill.
(c) General quarters are not sounded.
(d) The new midshipman sounds the incorrect bell.

3. For what does Maturin hire a man named Pratt?
(a) To build a new stall for Brigid's pony.
(b) To re-roof the barn.
(c) To confront the man who is harassing Clarissa.
(d) To try to find Diana.

4. What is Aubrey's commander's response?
(a) The Thames was just in drydock.
(b) That they have no 20 pounders to spare.
(c) They will add four 12 pounders.
(d) To get Thomas up to par.

5. Who is Heneage Dundas?
(a) The captain of the Berenice.
(b) Beagle's Captain.
(c) Surprise's First Mate.
(d) Jack Aubrey's second in command.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Killick have an altercation?

2. What relation is Diana to Mrs. Williams?

3. What does Aubrey do as a result of losing?

4. What ship do Aubrey and Maturin board the next morning?

5. About what does Aubrey express anxiety?

(see the answer key)

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