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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where is Padeen Coleman?
(a) England.
(b) Wales.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Ireland.

2. What is running low on the ship?
(a) The water.
(b) Flour.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Fresh fruit.

3. What is Midshipman Hollom's situation on Gibraltar?
(a) Supervises a refit project for the Celebration.
(b) Penniless.
(c) Works for the Fieldings.
(d) In the brig.

4. What does Sir Ives say about the USS Norfolk?
(a) It is on a mission to enlist France's aid against the British.
(b) It is on a mission to destroy British whalers.
(c) It is stranded in Greenland.
(d) It is prowling the waters of South America.

5. Who is Higgins?
(a) The cook.
(b) Aubrey's valet.
(c) The third mate.
(d) Maturin's nominal assistant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is HMS Danaë carrying?

2. How many previous names has Surprise had?

3. What kind of ship is the Surprise?

4. Who is Mr. Wray?

5. With whom do the Fieldings meet socially?

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