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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Aubrey angry?
(a) He's being asked to transport prisoners.
(b) An admiral is coming with him.
(c) He has to wait another month to leave.
(d) His pay has been cut.

2. Who is Aubrey supposed to reinstate?
(a) John Bleeker.
(b) Captain Reevers.
(c) William Bligh.
(d) William Snowden.

3. Of what crime is Villiers accused?
(a) Being a spy.
(b) Being a thief.
(c) Being in debt more than six months old.
(d) Being a prostitute.

4. What kind of storm does Aubrey run into at the start of his voyage?
(a) A tropical hurricane.
(b) A thunder storm.
(c) A northwestern gale.
(d) A typhoon.

5. What is Maturin asked to do?
(a) Resign his commission.
(b) Step down from commanding Leopard.
(c) Escort a prisoner to Botany Bay.
(d) Go to Cape Town on the way to America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aubrey weather the storm?

2. In what part of the ship were the prisoners held?

3. Who makes accusations against Villiers?

4. To what group is Aubrey appointed?

5. What was Aubrey trying to avoid by going north and northwest?

(see the answer key)

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