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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Aubrey disappointed about the admiral he visits?
(a) Aubrey thinks he might be spying for the French.
(b) That the man has declined so severely in such a short time.
(c) The admiral is unfriendly to Aubrey.
(d) The admiral has become a drunk.

3. Why does Aubrey and his crew believe they are being treated rudely by the people of Mubara?
(a) One of the crew is beat up.
(b) They do not have that perception.
(c) No one will serve the crew anything to eat.
(d) Cultural differences.

4. What does Maturin learn when he dives for the treasure?
(a) The galley sank in a canyon and it's too deep to approach.
(b) They were set up.
(c) The galley is floating just twenty feet below the surface.
(d) There is more than enough to make all of them wealthy for the rest of their lives.

5. What concerns Aubrey the most about failing to gain the treasure?
(a) He wanted some prize money to purchase a new ship.
(b) If it will affect his own career.
(c) His reputation among his men.
(d) Getting paid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the men travel at night?

2. Where is the Dromedary?

3. What does Aubrey fear about submitting his report?

4. How does Aubrey feel about the fate of the Worcester?

5. What does Maturin think could happen if it becomes known what has happened to Mr. Fielding?

(see the answer key)

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