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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. How many men are in Aubrey's life boat?
(a) 10.
(b) 13.
(c) 12.
(d) 24.

2. What does the vessel turn out to be?
(a) A Dutch freighter.
(b) A pirate vessel.
(c) The USS Constitution.
(d) A US merchant vessel.

3. On what does Aubrey instruct his midshipmen?
(a) Piloting.
(b) Storm types.
(c) Navigation.
(d) Shipboard etiquette.

4. What do Aubrey and the Leopard crew volunteer to do?
(a) Man the rigging.
(b) Guard the diplomat and his retinue.
(c) Serve on the boarding crew.
(d) Serve the forward gun battery.

5. Why is the La Flèche abandoned?
(a) It is on fire.
(b) A couple sailors have the plague.
(c) It has been captured.
(d) It is overrun by rats.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how many nautical miles does the ship cover daily?

2. What is an accurate description of Wallis?

3. Where is Aubrey's boat headed?

4. Where does the Constitution lead Java?

5. Upon what vessel is Aubrey traveling to England?

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