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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. Where is Aubrey's boat headed?
(a) Peru.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Central America.
(d) Antigua.

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

3. What does Aubrey strenuously argue to retain?
(a) His prize vessel.
(b) His lieutenants and midshipmen.
(c) His field promotion to Admiral.
(d) His personal valet.

4. Why does Christmas of 1812 pass with some gloom?
(a) The war is not going well.
(b) The war is not over.
(c) The sailors are not in the thick of the war.
(d) Aubrey's men had expected to celebrate Christmas in England.

5. What is in the Java's favor?
(a) The Java holds many, many more men than Constitution.
(b) The Java has larger guns.
(c) The Java has two extra sails.
(d) Aubrey is on board the Java.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has been the outcome of those encounters?

3. What does Aubrey do on the voyage?

4. Who rescues Aubrey from making a serious faux pas?

5. Where does La Flèche stop to resupply?

(see the answer key)

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