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

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

3. On what type of mathematical problem is Aubrey working?
(a) How to determine star rotation.
(b) How to build a pyramid.
(c) How to determine longitude at sea.
(d) How to raise a suspension bridge.

4. In what capacity does Stephen Maturin work for the crown?
(a) As a lawyer.
(b) As a covert intelligence agent.
(c) As a clergyman.
(d) As a soldier.

5. What does Sophie ask Maturin to do?
(a) Provide medical care for her sister.
(b) Lend her some money.
(c) Talk to Aubrey about having another child.
(d) Locate some command for Aubrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Napoleon trying to conquer?

2. Why doesn't Aubrey have a command?

3. What kind of reputation does Lord Clonfert have?

4. For what is Stephen Maturin most known?

5. How did Lady Clonfert find out about Aubrey's command?

(see the answer key)

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