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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. Why is Aubrey pleased to hear the Laurel will be joining his squadron?
(a) Laurel is outfitted with heavy guns on both port and starboard.
(b) Aubrey taught Laurel's captain gunnery.
(c) Aubrey respects Laurel's captain though he does not know the man.
(d) Laurel is a top of the line vessel.

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

4. Where does Clarissa Oakes live?
(a) With Maturin's wife.
(b) In London with Mrs. Broad.
(c) On Aubrey's country estate.
(d) With the Blaine family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Brigid?

2. Who are Sarah and Emily?

3. With whom does Mrs. Williams insinuate that Diana is having an affair?

4. Who arrives to meet with Maturin?

5. How is the high-place traitor described?

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