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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 does Maturin do after Java strikes her colors?
(a) Operates on Aubrey's head.
(b) Asks permission to retain his specimen collection.
(c) Tends to the wounded.
(d) Runs down to his quarters to save his laudenum.

2. What vessel will Aubrey be captaining once he arrives in England?
(a) The Leopard after its refitting.
(b) The Northhampton.
(c) The Acasta.
(d) The York.

3. On what does Aubrey instruct his midshipmen?
(a) Storm types.
(b) Piloting.
(c) Navigation.
(d) Shipboard etiquette.

4. What is mainly responsible for the Leopard arriving at the port safely?
(a) The superb seamanship of Captain Aubrey.
(b) The skill of Maturin.
(c) The Leopard's excellent design.
(d) The fair weather.

5. Where is Aubrey's boat headed?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Antigua.
(c) Peru.
(d) Central America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the sailors believe when they encounter a vessel?

2. Where is Aubrey to recover?

3. Why does Maturin leave the cricket match?

4. What happens after several days in the sun?

5. Who rescues Aubrey's boat?

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