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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. Where is Aubrey to recover?
(a) Aboard the Constitution.
(b) Asclepia, a sanitorium run by Evans' relative Dr. Choate.
(c) In prison in Boston.
(d) In the Naval hospital.

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

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

4. What has been the outcome of those encounters?
(a) The Americans have been decisively victorious.
(b) The Americans and English have split victories.
(c) Nothing decisive has been accomplished.
(d) Aubrey is unsure of the outcomes.

5. What do the sailors believe when they encounter a vessel?
(a) It is a merchant vessel.
(b) It is a friendly vessel at an appointed rendezvous.
(c) It is from Brazil.
(d) It is a French frigate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is going to happen to the Leopard?

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

3. Why does Christmas of 1812 pass with some gloom?

4. What does Aubrey do on the voyage?

5. What game does Maturin believe cricket resembles?

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