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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 many men are in Aubrey's life boat?
(a) 24.
(b) 13.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

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

3. How was the news disseminated?
(a) Via a letter from Diana Villiers.
(b) Through Admiral Nelson's aide.
(c) From Maturin's wife.
(d) From one of the sailors who deserted the Leopard.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Leopard make quite a stir when entering the port?

2. What is going to happen to the Leopard?

3. About how many nautical miles does the ship cover daily?

4. What does Aubrey do on the voyage?

5. What is in the Java's favor?

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