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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey respond to Bertie's orders?
(a) Aubrey is puzzled.
(b) Aubrey is very pleased.
(c) Aubrey is very displeased.
(d) Aubrey is fearful.

2. How does Aubrey feel about the captain of the Sirius?
(a) He holds him in high regard.
(b) He thinks he belongs on land.
(c) He thinks he's okay.
(d) He believes the man can't sail.

3. What is bothering Aubrey's family?
(a) The war.
(b) Maturin's visit.
(c) Aubrey's inventions being stolen.
(d) Stress and penury.

4. How do the British officials feel about Aubrey's military actions?
(a) Lukewarm.
(b) Like it was not quite enough.
(c) Very enthusiastic.
(d) Very angry.

5. Who has been captured?
(a) Several additional Indiamen.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Captain Bligh.
(d) Admiral Nelson.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lady Clonfert find out about Aubrey's command?

2. What do Maturin and McAdam continue to do?

3. What kind of mental stress is Maturin fighting?

4. How does Maturin feel about McAdam's alcoholism?

5. What captured ship reinforces Aubrey's squadron?

(see the answer key)

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