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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. Why does Matuin tell Aubrey he has to go to Mauritius?
(a) The French have put a strong naval force there.
(b) They are going to Russia.
(c) They are withdrawing from Italy.
(d) They are going to cross the channel.

2. What does Sophie ask Maturin to do?
(a) Locate some command for Aubrey.
(b) Lend her some money.
(c) Talk to Aubrey about having another child.
(d) Provide medical care for her sister.

3. What does Bertie give Aubrey permission to do?
(a) To leave without official orders.
(b) To belay the last orders Aubrey received.
(c) To hoist a commodore's broad pendant aboard Boadicea.
(d) To comandeer any French vessel.

4. What has been garrisoned by British soldiers?
(a) Madagascar.
(b) The island of Rodriguez near Mauritius.
(c) Cyprus.
(d) Tasmania.

5. Where is Captain Aubrey's home?
(a) Newtonville.
(b) Derbyshire.
(c) Hampshire, England.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel about the captain of the Sirius?

2. Of what does McAdam say Clonfert's physical ailments are the result?

3. How is Corbett characterized by Bonder?

4. Which vessel is the flagship of the squadron?

5. How would Aubrey describe his wife's mother?

(see the answer key)

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