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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 Aubrey send his wife?
(a) A writ of divorcement.
(b) A large sum of money.
(c) A drawing of him by a local artist.
(d) A letter asking her to come stay with him in Malta.

2. What would Jack like in regards to Mrs. Fielding?
(a) To pay for her monthly expenses.
(b) To escort her to England.
(c) To help her find her son.
(d) To be her suitor.

3. Over what do Maturin and Aubrey argue concerning the ship?
(a) Whether Aubrey will allow Maturin to pay for some of the expense of its repairs.
(b) Whether the ship can be made seaworthy.
(c) Whether or not Maturin's new purchase will fit on board.
(d) Whether the ship should be retrofitted with several new cannons.

4. Who is Ponto?
(a) Mrs. Fielding's dog.
(b) The cook on the Surprise.
(c) Maturin's valet.
(d) Mrs. Fielding's guard.

5. Why does Aubrey want his crew to report to the shipyard?
(a) To paint the ship.
(b) To witness the flogging of an insubordinate crew member.
(c) For inspection.
(d) To receive new uniforms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Lesueur suspect of being an undercover agent for England?

2. What do Maturin and Graham think is not possible on Malta?

3. What do Maturin and Graham fear will happen to their naval maneuvers if there are French spies in the area?

4. About whom does Graham worry?

5. From what do many of the men who arrive at the ship yard suffer?

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