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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. What is a characteristic of McAdam?
(a) He is timid.
(b) He smokes heavily.
(c) He drinks heavily.
(d) He is effeminate.

2. Why is Aubrey receiving only half pay?
(a) He's ashore.
(b) He's being punished.
(c) England is out of money.
(d) He hasn't been promoted yet.

3. What is one thing Aubrey does in preparation for sailing?
(a) Gets drunk three days in a row.
(b) Fires his midshipmen.
(c) Interviews his captains and officers.
(d) Spends several days alone with Sophie.

4. In what type of home does Captain Aubrey live?
(a) A farmhouse.
(b) A castle.
(c) A townhouse.
(d) A country cottage.

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. For what is Stephen Maturin most known?

2. How does Aubrey respond to Bertie's orders?

3. How does Aubrey find life at home?

4. What does Aubrey have the squadron do continually?

5. To what drug is Maturin addicted?

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