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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are a group of British Navy officers gathered at the opening of Treason's Harbor?
(a) Valletta.
(b) Brest.
(c) Brussels.
(d) Calcutta.

2. When do Aubrey and his men travel?
(a) All night.
(b) All night and early morning.
(c) All day.
(d) Evenings and early mornings.

3. What are the officers not enjoying their time in Malta?
(a) The natives are hostile to them.
(b) The war is about to end and they will be unemployed.
(c) Their ships are being repaired and they are unemployed.
(d) They have received new orders to the West Indies.

4. What news from the Admiral heartens Aubrey?
(a) His wife has delivered twins.
(b) He is being promoted.
(c) The Surprise will soon be ready.
(d) His father has recovered from a serious illness.

5. Why does Aubrey not hold Maturin's closeness to Mrs. Fielding against Maturin?
(a) Because Aubrey knows Maturin and Mrs. Fielding are not having an affair.
(b) Because Aubrey knows Maturin has been lonely and depressed.
(c) Because of Aubrey and Maturin's friendship.
(d) Because Maturin has learned Mr. Fielding is dead and Maturin wants to marry Mrs. Fielding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey request camels immediately?

2. What is the Dromedary?

3. How does Ponto greet Captain Aubrey when he sees him in the market?

4. What does Dr. Graham enjoy doing as a pastime?

5. Who follows Aubrey dutifully?

(see the answer key)

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