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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 kind of relationship develops between Aubrey and Colonel Keating?
(a) Dislike.
(b) Saracastic and competitive.
(c) Working relationship.
(d) Friendship.

2. What has been garrisoned by British soldiers?
(a) Cyprus.
(b) Tasmania.
(c) Madagascar.
(d) The island of Rodriguez near Mauritius.

3. What does Maturin call tormina?
(a) The inability to catch one's breath.
(b) A muscle cramp in the thigh.
(c) Physcial cramping and anxiety.
(d) A headache band around the forehead.

4. Who is Colonel Keating?
(a) The British governor of Cape Town.
(b) The infantry commander.
(c) Head of the British calvery.
(d) Executive officer of the British marines.

5. Why does Matuin tell Aubrey he has to go to Mauritius?
(a) They are going to Russia.
(b) They are going to cross the channel.
(c) The French have put a strong naval force there.
(d) They are withdrawing from Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has been captured?

2. For what use does Aubrey grind lenses?

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

4. What does Aubrey use his station of commodore to do?

5. In what capacity does Stephen Maturin work for the crown?

(see the answer key)

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