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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. Who arrives with Aubrey's orders?
(a) An official Admiralty messenger.
(b) A pigeon.
(c) A telegram carrier.
(d) A young sailor.

2. What ship has Aubrey been given to command?
(a) The sloop Nadine.
(b) The firgate Venus.
(c) The longship Victoria.
(d) The frigate Boadicea.

3. In what type of home does Captain Aubrey live?
(a) A country cottage.
(b) A townhouse.
(c) A farmhouse.
(d) A castle.

4. What is bothering Aubrey's family?
(a) Aubrey's inventions being stolen.
(b) Maturin's visit.
(c) Stress and penury.
(d) The war.

5. In what year does this book take place?
(a) 1803.
(b) 1810.
(c) 1797.
(d) 1832.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do with the ship as it sails towards Cape Town?

2. How would Aubrey describe his wife's mother?

3. What will happen in Mauritius if the British military campaign is successful?

4. What imaginary line does Aubrey cross on his way to Mauritius?

5. What does Aubrey insinuate about Lord Clonfert?

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