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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Maturin almost make a serious faux pas?
(a) By telling the first mate what Maturin thinks of the mate's mother.
(b) By forgetting the Captain's name.
(c) By asking to examine the eye socket of a one-eyed sailor.
(d) By almost missing the Captain's table.

3. What is mainly responsible for the Leopard arriving at the port safely?
(a) The skill of Maturin.
(b) The fair weather.
(c) The superb seamanship of Captain Aubrey.
(d) The Leopard's excellent design.

4. How does Maturin find the Captain of the La Flèche?
(a) Entirely agreeable, well-read, and intelligent.
(b) Feckless.
(c) Arrogant and condescending.
(d) A fop.

5. How was the news disseminated?
(a) Through Admiral Nelson's aide.
(b) From one of the sailors who deserted the Leopard.
(c) From Maturin's wife.
(d) Via a letter from Diana Villiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous joke of Aubrey's does Aubrey perpetuate on Maturin?

2. Who does Aubrey call upon when he goes ashore?

3. Why does the Leopard make quite a stir when entering the port?

4. What vessel will Aubrey be captaining once he arrives in England?

5. What about Maturin's collection most interests the crew?

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