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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. Where does La Flèche stop to resupply?
(a) Bora Bora.
(b) Cape Town.
(c) A small port on Madagascar.
(d) An Italian port.

2. Who expresses admiration for Aubrey's exploits and tenacity?
(a) The tribal chief.
(b) No one.
(c) The Admiral.
(d) The Governor.

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

4. Who is Wallis?
(a) The Captain of the La Flèche.
(b) Maturin's brother-in-law.
(c) The local intelligence officer.
(d) Aubrey's first mate.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Aubrey do on the voyage?

5. What is mainly responsible for the Leopard arriving at the port safely?

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