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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. How far is Mauritius when the squadron sets sail?
(a) 2885 miles.
(b) 5000 miles.
(c) 1500 miles.
(d) 1085 miles.

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

3. With what is Clonfert well acquainted?
(a) Decorating his stateroom.
(b) The shores and locales of the islands.
(c) Military protocal.
(d) Fighting pirates.

4. What does Maturin believe is the basis of the strange personality?
(a) He has no idea.
(b) Mental in nature.
(c) Physical in nature.
(d) He does not believe there is a reason.

5. Who arrives with Aubrey's orders?
(a) An official Admiralty messenger.
(b) A pigeon.
(c) A telegram carrier.
(d) A young sailor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the men on the Néréide responding to their Captain?

2. To what drug is Maturin addicted?

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

4. What two ships does Aubrey capture the first few days of his voyage?

5. What does Maturin do on the first island on which he goes ashore?

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