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

2. How does Aubrey feel about the captain of the Sirius?
(a) He thinks he's okay.
(b) He holds him in high regard.
(c) He believes the man can't sail.
(d) He thinks he belongs on land.

3. For what is Stephen Maturin most known?
(a) As a physician.
(b) As a lawyer.
(c) As a professor.
(d) As a general.

4. What have the French been doing on the ocean that is a problem?
(a) Capturing British Indiamen.
(b) Crossing the channel.
(c) Blowing up British merchant ships.
(d) Blockading England's shores.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Aubrey feel about Mr. Farquhar?

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

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

5. How would Aubrey describe his wife's mother?

(see the answer key)

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