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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 has been the outcome of those encounters?
(a) The Americans and English have split victories.
(b) The Americans have been decisively victorious.
(c) Nothing decisive has been accomplished.
(d) Aubrey is unsure of the outcomes.

2. What does Captain Lambert decide to do?
(a) Close the enemy directly and take her by boarding.
(b) Engage long-range canons until it is absolutely necessary to board.
(c) Try to disable the Constitution by canon fire and then run.
(d) Try to outflank them and get into open sea where the Java is faster.

3. Why does Maturin leave the cricket match?
(a) He has to treat a crewmember who is cut up in a fight.
(b) He is called away to assist in preparation of some documents.
(c) He is feeling ill.
(d) He is feeling the need for some laudenum.

4. Who calls upon Wallis?
(a) Admiral Hornblower.
(b) First Mate Johnson.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Aubrey.

5. What happens to Maturin?
(a) He dies.
(b) He begins to have prolonged cramping.
(c) He becomes unconscious.
(d) He reveals that he has some dried jerky.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maturin carrying when his turn at bat arrives?

2. Who is the first man to die?

3. What game does Maturin believe cricket resembles?

4. Who expresses admiration for Aubrey's exploits and tenacity?

5. What course of action makes sense?

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