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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is going to happen to the Leopard?
(a) It is being refitted with larger canons.
(b) It is being sold to a private merchant.
(c) It is being scuttled.
(d) It is being converted to a transport.

2. About how many nautical miles does the ship cover daily?
(a) 90.
(b) 200-250.
(c) 150.
(d) 400.

3. What does Aubrey do on the voyage?
(a) Takes turn doing watches on the bridge.
(b) Writes many lengthy letters home.
(c) Helps Maturin with his collection.
(d) Practises his sword skills.

4. How was the news disseminated?
(a) Through Admiral Nelson's aide.
(b) From one of the sailors who deserted the Leopard.
(c) From Maturin's wife.
(d) Via a letter from Diana Villiers.

5. What separates all the life boats from each other?
(a) The incompetence of some of the crew.
(b) Foul weather.
(c) Anger among the crew members.
(d) It is regulation to do so.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey strenuously argue to retain?

2. What vessel will Aubrey be captaining once he arrives in England?

3. What does Evans present to Maturin for Aubrey?

4. Who is the first man to die?

5. Where does the Constitution land?

(see the answer key)

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