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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. Why does Matuin tell Aubrey he has to go to Mauritius?
(a) They are going to cross the channel.
(b) They are going to Russia.
(c) The French have put a strong naval force there.
(d) They are withdrawing from Italy.

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

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

4. Who will crew the two captured French ships?
(a) Unfit elements from his crew.
(b) The prize crew which are the youngest men on the ship.
(c) The French under vow of honor.
(d) The French supervised by two of his trusted officers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is bothering Aubrey's family?

2. In what capacity does Stephen Maturin work for the crown?

3. Why is Aubrey receiving only half pay?

4. How does Aubrey find life at home?

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

(see the answer key)

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