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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Aubrey do with the ship as it sails towards Cape Town?
(a) Has the men re-paint her.
(b) Calls general quarters every three hours.
(c) Keeps her guns cleaned and unfired.
(d) Re-rigs the sails and re-stows the hold.

4. How does Aubrey feel about Mr. Farquhar?
(a) He is too aggressive.
(b) He is quite interesting.
(c) He is insane.
(d) He is somewhat tedious but generally agreeable.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will crew the two captured French ships?

2. What has been holding Napoleon back?

3. What does Aubrey insinuate about Lord Clonfert?

4. Who arrives with Aubrey's orders?

5. Where does Aubrey send the two captured French ships?

(see the answer key)

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