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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Maturin's collection most interests the crew?
(a) The spirits in which the specimens are soaking.
(b) The life 10 foot boa constrictor.
(c) The stuffed gorilla.
(d) The stuffed Komodo dragon.

2. What game does Maturin believe cricket resembles?
(a) Hurley.
(b) Lawn tennis.
(c) Crochet.
(d) Rugby.

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

4. Upon what vessel is Aubrey traveling to England?
(a) The La Flèche.
(b) A small private merchant vessel.
(c) The HMS Fortune.
(d) The HMS Northhampton.

5. Who rescues Aubrey from making a serious faux pas?
(a) The second mate.
(b) The ship's steward.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) The cabin boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Aubrey instruct his midshipmen?

2. Who does Aubrey call upon when he goes ashore?

3. How experienced is Maturin in cricket?

4. How was the news disseminated?

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

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