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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. Over what does Maturin agonize when on board the La Flèche?
(a) What he will tell his wife who did not think he was returning to her.
(b) How to categorize some of the odd species he has collected.
(c) Why he made such a fool of himself on the cricket field.
(d) His numerous natural history specimens.

2. How might the voyage back to England be described?
(a) Stimulating.
(b) Fraught with danger.
(c) Monotonous.
(d) Rough seas.

3. About how many nautical miles does the ship cover daily?
(a) 90.
(b) 150.
(c) 400.
(d) 200-250.

4. How does Maturin arouse humor among the cricket players and audience?
(a) He hits the wicket in the wrong direction.
(b) He trips on the way around the field.
(c) He faces the wrong way.
(d) He smashes the wicket to pieces.

5. How experienced is Maturin in cricket?
(a) He led his team at Oxford to victory.
(b) He has no experience.
(c) He is not very skilled but likes playing the game.
(d) He plays whenever he is in a port.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Maturin leave the cricket match?

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

4. What are in the letters to Sophie?

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

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