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

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

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

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

5. What is the state of Clonfert's ship?
(a) Heavily decorated in bizarre fineries.
(b) In dry dock.
(c) Listing heavily from a poorly-loaded hold.
(d) Missing a mizzenmast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Matuin tell Aubrey he has to go to Mauritius?

2. What does Maturin believe is the basis of the strange personality?

3. Which island is garrisoned by the British?

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

5. What kind of relationship develops between Aubrey and Colonel Keating?

(see the answer key)

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