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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the squadron take on when at Rodriquez?
(a) Rebell French fighters.
(b) British infantry.
(c) The civilians.
(d) No one.

2. What does Aubrey insinuate about Lord Clonfert?
(a) He's a French sympathizer.
(b) He is only a minor nobility.
(c) He's only captain cause he's a Lord.
(d) Various bizarre stories about him circulate.

3. How does Maturin feel about McAdam's alcoholism?
(a) Curious.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Skeptical.
(d) Very distasteful.

4. How long does it take Rodriquez to capitulate?
(a) Fifteen hours.
(b) A few hours.
(c) Four days.
(d) Two days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what is Clonfert well acquainted?

2. Who commands the Groper?

3. Why does Maturin receive a huge sum of gold?

4. How does Aubrey find life at home?

5. What is a characteristic of McAdam?

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