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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. What does Aubrey learn?
(a) Nothing.
(b) That his wife has died.
(c) Much of the same information as Maturin has provided.
(d) Everything he needs to know to fullfill his mission.

2. How does Aubrey respond to Bertie's orders?
(a) Aubrey is very pleased.
(b) Aubrey is very displeased.
(c) Aubrey is fearful.
(d) Aubrey is puzzled.

3. For what use does Aubrey grind lenses?
(a) For eye glasses.
(b) For telescopes.
(c) For binoculars.
(d) For magnifying glasses.

4. How does Aubrey feel about the captain of the Sirius?
(a) He believes the man can't sail.
(b) He thinks he's okay.
(c) He holds him in high regard.
(d) He thinks he belongs on land.

5. What does Bertie give Aubrey permission to do?
(a) To hoist a commodore's broad pendant aboard Boadicea.
(b) To leave without official orders.
(c) To comandeer any French vessel.
(d) To belay the last orders Aubrey received.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do with some of his ships before going to Rodriquez?

2. In what capacity does Stephen Maturin work for the crown?

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

4. How do the British officials feel about Aubrey's military actions?

5. How much laudanum does Maturin use?

(see the answer key)

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