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

2. What ship has Aubrey been given to command?
(a) The frigate Boadicea.
(b) The longship Victoria.
(c) The sloop Nadine.
(d) The firgate Venus.

3. What kind of reputation does Lord Clonfert have?
(a) He's harsh and unreasonable.
(b) He's a fop but also a courageous man.
(c) He's sturdy and hard working.
(d) He's cowardly.

4. In what year does this book take place?
(a) 1803.
(b) 1810.
(c) 1797.
(d) 1832.

5. What does Lady Clonfert request of Aubrey?
(a) Passage as far as Cape Town.
(b) The money he owes her.
(c) To take her son under his protection.
(d) Passage to London.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the time Aubrey reaches Mauritius how is the crew functioning?

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

3. With whom will Matuin be traveling to Mauritius?

4. What have the French been doing on the ocean that is a problem?

5. How does Aubrey find life at home?

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