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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Maturin respond to attempts by Frenchman to use him as a courier?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Disinterested.
(c) Intriqued.
(d) Fearful.

2. For what is everyone waiting anxiously?
(a) The coming of the new ambassador from the United States.
(b) For Captain Broke's wounds to heal.
(c) The coming of the new ambassador from Germany.
(d) For the return of two packets with further orders for Aubrey and Maturin.

3. Where is the HMS Shannon going?
(a) Chile.
(b) The West Indies.
(c) England.
(d) Halifax, Nova Scotia.

4. Where does the vessel carrying Aubrey and company arrive?
(a) Bellingham.
(b) Portsmouth.
(c) Plymouth.
(d) London.

5. In what type of work has Maturin been recently engaged?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Writing a novel.
(c) Teaching at the medical school.
(d) Collecting specimens.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel about being back at sea?

2. Who is Mrs. Williams?

3. Who is pursuing Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers?

4. What does Maturin do with Villiers?

5. What happens to one of the American schooners that delays their pursuit?

(see the answer key)

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