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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 ship has Aubrey been given to command?
(a) The firgate Venus.
(b) The frigate Boadicea.
(c) The longship Victoria.
(d) The sloop Nadine.

2. Who will crew the two captured French ships?
(a) The prize crew which are the youngest men on the ship.
(b) Unfit elements from his crew.
(c) The French supervised by two of his trusted officers.
(d) The French under vow of honor.

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

4. What will happen in Mauritius if the British military campaign is successful?
(a) An English governor will be installed.
(b) It will be left alone with a nominal British force left there.
(c) It will return to the native population.
(d) A naval base will be established there.

5. How did Lady Clonfert find out about Aubrey's command?
(a) She is a friend of the Prime Minister.
(b) Her father is Captain of another ship.
(c) The rumor mill.
(d) Her husband is an admiral.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who reaches Cape Town?

3. In what year does this book take place?

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

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

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