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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what drug is Maturin addicted?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Codeine.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Opium.

2. What is bothering Aubrey's family?
(a) Stress and penury.
(b) The war.
(c) Maturin's visit.
(d) Aubrey's inventions being stolen.

3. Who is feuding?
(a) Maturin and Klicknell.
(b) Clonfert and Maturin.
(c) Clonfert and Corbett.
(d) Corbett and Maturin.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what type of mathematical problem is Aubrey working?

3. What does Bertie give Captain Aubrey?

4. Who does Aubrey go to see?

5. Of what does McAdam say Clonfert's physical ailments are the result?

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