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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the prisoners feel during the storm?
(a) Fine.
(b) Energetic and excited.
(c) They all died.
(d) Very seasick.

2. What is Aubrey doing as the novel opens?
(a) Hiring crew.
(b) Coming up before the review board.
(c) Getting married.
(d) Living a life of dissipation.

3. Who is Stephen Maturin?
(a) A renowned surgeon and natural scientist.
(b) Sohpie's husband.
(c) A con artist who sells Aubrey a lame horse.
(d) The Duke of Glasson.

4. From whom does Maturin receive a summons?
(a) His father.
(b) The Admiralty.
(c) The queen.
(d) Naval intelligence.

5. Why does Maturin say yes to the request by naval intelligence?
(a) To find out what's really going on.
(b) To retain his reputation.
(c) For the extra money.
(d) For the adventure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality is Louisa Wogan?

2. What did Wogan have that kept her in good physical shape?

3. Why is the officer causing problems?

4. Who comes to see Maturin after he returns home?

5. To where has Villiers fled?

(see the answer key)

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