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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Clarissa worry concerning Mrs. Williams' visit?
(a) That Clarissa said too much.
(b) That Mrs. Williams would sell information for the right amount of money.
(c) That Clarissa made an enemy of Mrs. Williams.
(d) That Clarissa should not have told Maturin about it.

2. At what game did Dundas once beat Aubrey?
(a) Backgammon.
(b) Cricket.
(c) Chess.
(d) Cards.

3. Why do Ringle and Surprise stay with Berenice?
(a) Dundas is the Admiral's flagship.
(b) To protect Berenice.
(c) As a courtesy.
(d) Dundas is under suspicion of treason.

4. About what does Aubrey express anxiety?
(a) Sophie having to deal with her mother day in and out.
(b) His new command.
(c) If Surprise will be large enough to serve as the flag vessel.
(d) Sophie delivering at her age.

5. What has Captain Dundas suggested several times?
(a) That Berenice go on ahead since she is so much faster than Ringle or Surprise.
(b) That the Ringle divest of some of her crew for Surprise.
(c) That the Surprise be dry docked for repairs.
(d) The faster ships go ahead and move at their speed and leave Berenice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sophie send to bring Maturin to the party?

2. What does Maturin do when he talks to Mrs. Williams?

3. What does Mrs. Williams' snide remark concern about Aubrey's uniform?

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

5. Why are general quarters sounded when Aubrey and Dundas are still talking?

(see the answer key)

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