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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin wish he had brought with him?
(a) His wife.
(b) Laudanum.
(c) His daughter.
(d) Cocoa leaves.

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

3. What does Pullings say to Maturin about Captain Thomas and gun practice?
(a) Thomas does not put his best me at the guns.
(b) Thomas' guns are in terrible condition.
(c) Thomas understaffs his gun emplacements.
(d) Thomas does not use the allotted powder for practice.

4. What does Aubrey ask of his commander concerning the Thames?
(a) That the ship be reassigned.
(b) That the Thames be drydocked.
(c) That her captain be replaced.
(d) That they add more 20 pounders on the vessel.

5. What ship do Aubrey and Maturin board the next morning?
(a) Bellona.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Ringle.
(d) Pyramus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Dundas and Aubrey once do at a water stop when they are young men?

2. Who are Sarah and Emily?

3. What does a messenger say about Pyramus the next morning?

4. What does Mrs. Williams try to tell Aubrey about Diana?

5. What has Captain Dundas suggested several times?

(see the answer key)

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