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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aubrey order the men to row to an island and back?
(a) To investigate something suspicious on the island.
(b) To check out the seaworthiness of the boats.
(c) To get them in better condition.
(d) To have races and control the gambling.

2. What is happening to many of Aubrey's best men?
(a) They are getting into brawls in the taverns and being badly injured.
(b) They are being promoted to other positions.
(c) They are leaving naval service.
(d) They are being hired by other Captains.

3. Whom does Lesueur suspect of being an undercover agent for England?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Brown.

4. Why does Aubrey want his crew to report to the shipyard?
(a) To paint the ship.
(b) To witness the flogging of an insubordinate crew member.
(c) For inspection.
(d) To receive new uniforms.

5. What does Lesueur want Mrs. Fielding to do?
(a) Seduce Maturin and gain intelligence.
(b) Take a message to England.
(c) Seduce Aubrey.
(d) Kill Maturin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Ponto one night?

2. Who helps Ponto?

3. How does one gain rank in the British navy?

4. What other talent besides tutoring does Mrs. Fielding possess?

5. About what do the citizens gossip?

(see the answer key)

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