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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. What is going to happen to the Leopard's crew?
(a) They will sail back to England and be assigned to other ships.
(b) They will stay with the Leopard.
(c) The Admiral has not yet decided.
(d) They will be disbursed among the Admiral's other ships.

2. What is an accurate description of Wallis?
(a) A well-meaning, but incompetent person.
(b) A drunk and ne'r do well.
(c) Slothful.
(d) Well-informed and insightful.

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

4. Who do Maturin and Aubrey take on in Cricket?
(a) Some local sailors.
(b) The Admiral's prime team.
(c) The team from the La Flèche.
(d) Other members of the crew from the Leopard.

5. What do the survivors do on the way to Brazil?
(a) Some die.
(b) Learn all about the new vessel they are on.
(c) Have a hard time recuperating because of the lack of stores.
(d) Recuperate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Wallis?

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

3. Of what are some American agents accusing Aubrey?

4. At what does Java fail?

5. What is in the Java's favor?

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