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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Napoleon trying to conquer?

2. What are the gardens like around Aubrey's home?

3. For what use does Aubrey grind lenses?

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

5. What does Lady Clonfert request of Aubrey?

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