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

2. Who is the officer Aubrey is having trouble with?
(a) Lt. Grant.
(b) First mate Brown.
(c) Bosom Parker.
(d) Second mate Linemen.

3. What is one purpose of Aubrey's trip?
(a) To map the seas around the Horn.
(b) To transport criminals to the penal colony.
(c) To meet with the native chiefs.
(d) To incite a revolt.

4. What does Maturin feel as he travels to call on Villiers?
(a) Excited.
(b) A little anxious.
(c) Hopeful she will marry him.
(d) Self-critical observations and dread.

5. How does Wogan appear after the storm?
(a) Suicidal.
(b) In good spirits.
(c) Down heartened.
(d) Subdued but all right.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why has Michael Herapath stowed away on the ship?

3. What did Villiers leave Maturin?

4. Why is the officer causing problems?

5. Who pursues the Leopard?

(see the answer key)

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