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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where would Dundas end up if he returns to England empty handed?
(a) In the Navy brig for dereliction of duty.
(b) Retired.
(c) With an administrative job.
(d) Debtor's prison.

2. How long has it been since Maturin has seen Brigid?
(a) He just saw her about two weeks earlier.
(b) A couple years.
(c) He has never seen her.
(d) A few months.

3. Why are general quarters sounded when Aubrey and Dundas are still talking?
(a) A ship is sighted that does not answer the code properly.
(b) General quarters are not sounded.
(c) The new midshipman sounds the incorrect bell.
(d) They are conducting a drill.

4. From what is Aubrey recovering?
(a) The ague.
(b) A bad cold.
(c) A fall from his horse.
(d) A sword slash across his chest.

5. What does Maturin give the person he first visits?
(a) His will.
(b) A ring.
(c) A new set of violin strings.
(d) A dried beetle specimen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Aubrey be receiving for his next assignment?

2. What do Dundas and Aubrey once do at a water stop when they are young men?

3. How is the high-place traitor described?

4. Who does Maturin first visit upon arrival in London?

5. Why are Dundas and Aubrey once flogged?

(see the answer key)

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