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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. Why is the La Flèche abandoned?
(a) It has been captured.
(b) It is overrun by rats.
(c) A couple sailors have the plague.
(d) It is on fire.

2. At what does Java fail?
(a) Outflank the Constitution.
(b) Close to boarding distance.
(c) Use her men for small arms fire.
(d) Get out into open sea.

3. What famous joke of Aubrey's does Aubrey perpetuate on Maturin?
(a) The parrot joke.
(b) The Davy Jones' locker joke.
(c) The weevil joke.
(d) The albatross joke.

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

5. Where does the Constitution lead Java?
(a) In circles.
(b) Towards Brazil.
(c) Out to sea.
(d) In to an American port.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an accurate description of Wallis?

2. What do the survivors do on the way to Brazil?

3. Who calls upon Wallis?

4. Where is Aubrey to recover?

5. How many men are in Aubrey's life boat?

(see the answer key)

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