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

2. What will happen in Mauritius if the British military campaign is successful?
(a) It will be left alone with a nominal British force left there.
(b) It will return to the native population.
(c) A naval base will be established there.
(d) An English governor will be installed.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Captain Aubrey's home?

2. Why does Matuin tell Aubrey he has to go to Mauritius?

3. What are the gardens like around Aubrey's home?

4. Who will crew the two captured French ships?

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

(see the answer key)

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