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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. About what does Aubrey fume?
(a) The poor showing of his officers.
(b) The time it's taking to get to their next assignment.
(c) That Clarissa seems to be intent on seducing Aubrey.
(d) That the French have been patrolling heavily on their route.

2. What port do they depart at the opening of the story?
(a) Port au Prince.
(b) Port Jackson.
(c) Haifa.
(d) Luxumborg.

3. What does Clarissa elicit from the men?
(a) Hostile comments.
(b) The promise that they will protect her with their lives.
(c) Stories of sea experiences.
(d) A promise to be joint godfather to her and Oakes' child.

4. What is closed?
(a) Norfolk Island.
(b) The eastern African shore.
(c) Tahiti.
(d) Easter Island.

5. What is causing contention among the ship's officers?
(a) One of them has accused another of cheating at cards.
(b) Clarissa.
(c) One of them has accused another of cheating at dice.
(d) How the prize money is being divided.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the scout report?

2. What is Maturin's position on board?

3. Who is Tom Pullings?

4. What does Aubrey think about life at sea compared to that on land?

5. Why is Surprise put into tip-top shape?

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