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

2. Who rescues Aubrey's boat?
(a) A Brazilian fisher vessel.
(b) HMS Acasita.
(c) The US Constitution.
(d) HMS Java.

3. Who have all taken passage in the same boat?
(a) All the bosun crew.
(b) The two doctors.
(c) All the ship's officers.
(d) The old crewmates from Leopard.

4. What news depresses Aubrey?
(a) News of the war.
(b) News about his assignment being given to another Captain.
(c) No news is what depresses Aubrey.
(d) News about his wife's death.

5. What does Aubrey do on the voyage?
(a) Takes turn doing watches on the bridge.
(b) Helps Maturin with his collection.
(c) Writes many lengthy letters home.
(d) Practises his sword skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin do after Java strikes her colors?

2. Who do Maturin and Aubrey take on in Cricket?

3. Why does Maturin leave the cricket match?

4. How was the news disseminated?

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

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