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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. With whom will Matuin be traveling to Mauritius?
(a) Mr. Farquhar.
(b) Lord Byrity.
(c) Mr. Coleman.
(d) Mr. Dabney.

2. Who arrives with Aubrey's orders?
(a) An official Admiralty messenger.
(b) A telegram carrier.
(c) A young sailor.
(d) A pigeon.

3. By the time Aubrey reaches Mauritius how is the crew functioning?
(a) With some grumbling.
(b) Reluctantly.
(c) Better, but still erratic.
(d) Smoothly.

4. Where does Aubrey send the two captured French ships?
(a) England.
(b) Ireland.
(c) South Africa.
(d) Gibraltar.

5. How did Lady Clonfert find out about Aubrey's command?
(a) The rumor mill.
(b) Her husband is an admiral.
(c) She is a friend of the Prime Minister.
(d) Her father is Captain of another ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of home does Captain Aubrey live?

2. Where is Captain Aubrey's home?

3. What does Lady Clonfert request of Aubrey?

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

5. What kind of reputation does Lord Clonfert have?

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