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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) Opium.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Codeine.
(d) Cocaine.

2. Why does Matuin tell Aubrey he has to go to Mauritius?
(a) They are withdrawing from Italy.
(b) The French have put a strong naval force there.
(c) They are going to Russia.
(d) They are going to cross the channel.

3. Who does Maturin accidentally meet?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Barrett Bonden.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Mrs. Bertie.

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

5. What kind of Captain is Corbett known to be?
(a) A good seaman but lax with his sailors.
(b) A rigid disciplinarian and a fighting captain.
(c) An easy going man.
(d) Someone to respect but doesn't like to kill.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does this book take place?

2. Who is feuding?

3. What is one thing Aubrey does in preparation for sailing?

4. What does Sophie ask Maturin to do?

5. Who reaches Cape Town?

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