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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Maturin spend the next few days after collapsing?
(a) In a semi-delirious state.
(b) Creating a concoction for his problem.
(c) Sleeping and eating.
(d) Resting and reading his nature books.

2. What does the captain of the force who assaults Aubrey's camp wear?
(a) An English officer's uniform.
(b) A green head cloth.
(c) A gold three-tiered necklace.
(d) A green loin cloth.

3. What does Aubrey admire about the Captain of the Marines?
(a) His droll sense of humor.
(b) His efficiency and devotion to duty.
(c) His ability at whist.
(d) His physique.

4. What do the men do for entertainment?
(a) Play cards.
(b) Play craps.
(c) Play cricket.
(d) Play whist.

5. Why does Maturin collapse?
(a) He has contracted a tropical fever.
(b) He swam too fast getting away from a shark.
(c) He ran too far in the hot sun.
(d) He drinks bad whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin play up?

2. Who is inspecting the articles in the camp?

3. What do the attackers do as they retreat?

4. Why do the sailors find Kesegaran interesting?

5. To where does Kesegaran agree to carry a message?

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