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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 do with the ship as it sails towards Cape Town?
(a) Re-rigs the sails and re-stows the hold.
(b) Calls general quarters every three hours.
(c) Keeps her guns cleaned and unfired.
(d) Has the men re-paint her.

2. In what year does this book take place?
(a) 1797.
(b) 1832.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1810.

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

4. What does Maturin believe is the basis of the strange personality?
(a) He does not believe there is a reason.
(b) Mental in nature.
(c) He has no idea.
(d) Physical in nature.

5. What does Maturin gather together on La Reunion?
(a) Food for the ships.
(b) Ammunition for the guns.
(c) Rebellious citizens.
(d) Information.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Aubrey move his flag?

2. To where does the squadron go when it leaves Cape Town?

3. What is a characteristic of McAdam?

4. What does Bertie give Captain Aubrey?

5. What has been garrisoned by British soldiers?

(see the answer key)

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