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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 does Aubrey strenuously argue to retain?
(a) His prize vessel.
(b) His personal valet.
(c) His field promotion to Admiral.
(d) His lieutenants and midshipmen.

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

3. 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 Komodo dragon.
(d) The stuffed gorilla.

4. What is an accurate description of Wallis?
(a) Slothful.
(b) Well-informed and insightful.
(c) A drunk and ne'r do well.
(d) A well-meaning, but incompetent person.

5. Who do Maturin and Aubrey take on in Cricket?
(a) The team from the La Flèche.
(b) Some local sailors.
(c) Other members of the crew from the Leopard.
(d) The Admiral's prime team.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maturin find the Captain of the La Flèche?

2. How does Maturin arouse humor among the cricket players and audience?

3. What good news does the Captain offer Aubrey?

4. What port has the HMS Leopard reached in Chapter 1?

5. Why is the La Flèche abandoned?

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