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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Williams' snide remark concern about Aubrey's uniform?
(a) That she is surprised Aubrey rises above a Captain's rank.
(b) She is silent when Aubrey dons his uniform.
(c) That it should be a Commodore rather than Rear Admiral uniform.
(d) That Aubrey is getting too heavy for his uniforms.

2. What does Aubrey do as a result of losing?
(a) Leaves Dundas in port when the ship sails.
(b) Gives Dundas his second-best sword.
(c) Asks for a rematch.
(d) Challenges Dundas to a duel.

3. What does Maturin decide to do about Coleman and Oates?
(a) Send them to the West Indies.
(b) Move them to London where they will not be easily found.
(c) Send them to the country under disguise.
(d) Take them to Spain.

4. What does Dundas ask of Aubrey when he is aboard Surprise?
(a) To introduce Dundas to Sophie's sister.
(b) To deliver a letter.
(c) A couple crewmembers for temporary duty.
(d) A loan.

5. What is the name of the ship Jack Aubrey commands?
(a) Ringle.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Berenice.
(d) Beagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pullings say to Maturin about Captain Thomas and gun practice?

2. How is the high-place traitor described?

3. Who is Heneage Dundas?

4. How does Mrs. Williams feel about her recent conversation with Clarissa?

5. What bothers Maturin on the ship?

(see the answer key)

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