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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. Who will crew the two captured French ships?
(a) The prize crew which are the youngest men on the ship.
(b) The French supervised by two of his trusted officers.
(c) Unfit elements from his crew.
(d) The French under vow of honor.

2. How does Aubrey find life at home?
(a) Restful.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Uninteresting and boring.
(d) Fun.

3. Who does Maturin accidentally meet?
(a) Barrett Bonden.
(b) Mrs. Bertie.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Sophie.

4. What imaginary line does Aubrey cross on his way to Mauritius?
(a) The South Pole meridian.
(b) The equator.
(c) The line of demarcation.
(d) The north-south transit line.

5. Who reaches Cape Town?
(a) Leopard.
(b) HMS Roland.
(c) Exeter.
(d) Boadicea.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Maturin believe is the basis of the strange personality?

3. What two ships does Aubrey capture the first few days of his voyage?

4. How are the men on the Néréide responding to their Captain?

5. What does Aubrey have the squadron do continually?

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