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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 drinks heavily.
(c) He smokes heavily.
(d) He is effeminate.

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

3. Who has been captured?
(a) Several additional Indiamen.
(b) Captain Bligh.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Admiral Nelson.

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

5. Who does Aubrey go to see?
(a) Admiral Bertie.
(b) Admiral Cornwallis.
(c) Admiral Nelson.
(d) Captain Bligh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Napoleon trying to conquer?

2. What does Aubrey do with the ship as it sails towards Cape Town?

3. To what drug is Maturin addicted?

4. What does Bertie give Captain Aubrey?

5. What has been garrisoned by British soldiers?

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