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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of relationship does Ponto's rescuer engender with Mrs. Fielding?
(a) Deep love.
(b) Guarded acquaintance.
(c) Hostility.
(d) Genuine friendship.

2. How many damaged ships is Aubrey responsible for?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

3. Who is Stephen Maturin?
(a) Another Navy Captain.
(b) Aubrey's nemesis.
(c) The surgeon aboard the Surprise.
(d) The surgeon aboard the Leopard.

4. Where does Aubrey find Maturin enjoying a performance?
(a) The practise ring.
(b) St. Simon's Church.
(c) The Duke's training grounds.
(d) The outdoor amphitheater.

5. What is abundant in the evening in the desert?
(a) Water.
(b) A breeze.
(c) Nocturnal creatures.
(d) Shelter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Gulf of Suez?

2. Who is Mr. Hairabedian?

3. How do the people of Mubara view Aubrey's haste?

4. About what do the citizens gossip?

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

(see the answer key)

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