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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. What kind of mental stress is Maturin fighting?
(a) Bipolar.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Depression.
(d) Fear.

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

3. Why doesn't Aubrey have a command?
(a) He is on sick leave.
(b) His ship was sunk.
(c) There are more captains than ships.
(d) He is on leave.

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

5. What kind of Captain is Corbett known to be?
(a) Someone to respect but doesn't like to kill.
(b) A good seaman but lax with his sailors.
(c) A rigid disciplinarian and a fighting captain.
(d) An easy going man.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel about Mr. Farquhar?

2. What does Maturin call tormina?

3. Who reaches Cape Town?

4. Who will crew the two captured French ships?

5. What French frigate does Aubrey capture near La Reunion?

(see the answer key)

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