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

2. Which vessel is the flagship of the squadron?
(a) Leopard.
(b) Boadicea.
(c) Raisonable.
(d) Nereide.

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

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

5. On what island does Maturin first land?
(a) LeFleua.
(b) Carolinia.
(c) Rodriquez.
(d) La ReUnion.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel about Mr. Farquhar?

2. In what type of home does Captain Aubrey live?

3. What does Aubrey learn?

4. What ship has Aubrey been given to command?

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

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