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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 find the Captain of the La Flèche?
(a) Arrogant and condescending.
(b) Entirely agreeable, well-read, and intelligent.
(c) Feckless.
(d) A fop.

2. What does Aubrey strenuously argue to retain?
(a) His lieutenants and midshipmen.
(b) His personal valet.
(c) His field promotion to Admiral.
(d) His prize vessel.

3. Who is Wallis?
(a) Aubrey's first mate.
(b) The Captain of the La Flèche.
(c) The local intelligence officer.
(d) Maturin's brother-in-law.

4. What is mainly responsible for the Leopard arriving at the port safely?
(a) The Leopard's excellent design.
(b) The fair weather.
(c) The skill of Maturin.
(d) The superb seamanship of Captain Aubrey.

5. Why does Maturin leave the cricket match?
(a) He is called away to assist in preparation of some documents.
(b) He is feeling the need for some laudenum.
(c) He is feeling ill.
(d) He has to treat a crewmember who is cut up in a fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What vessel will Aubrey be captaining once he arrives in England?

2. What war do they learn has erupted?

3. Who do Maturin and Aubrey take on in Cricket?

4. Why does the Leopard make quite a stir when entering the port?

5. What good news does the Captain offer Aubrey?

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