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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 would Aubrey describe his wife's mother?
(a) A gentle soul.
(b) Sweet but not very bright.
(c) A loudmouthed and overbearing woman.
(d) Quiet and unassuming.

2. In what type of home does Captain Aubrey live?
(a) A townhouse.
(b) A castle.
(c) A country cottage.
(d) A farmhouse.

3. What does Maturin believe is the basis of the strange personality?
(a) He has no idea.
(b) Physical in nature.
(c) Mental in nature.
(d) He does not believe there is a reason.

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

5. What are the gardens like around Aubrey's home?
(a) Lush.
(b) Average.
(c) Failing.
(d) There are no gardens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey have the squadron do continually?

2. What imaginary line does Aubrey cross on his way to Mauritius?

3. How does Aubrey feel about Mr. Farquhar?

4. Who is Colonel Keating?

5. How does Aubrey respond to Bertie's orders?

(see the answer key)

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