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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. What famous joke of Aubrey's does Aubrey perpetuate on Maturin?
(a) The Davy Jones' locker joke.
(b) The parrot joke.
(c) The albatross joke.
(d) The weevil joke.

2. How does Maturin arouse humor among the cricket players and audience?
(a) He hits the wicket in the wrong direction.
(b) He trips on the way around the field.
(c) He faces the wrong way.
(d) He smashes the wicket to pieces.

3. What war do they learn has erupted?
(a) Between France and the United States of America.
(b) Between England and Russia.
(c) Between England and the United States of America.
(d) Between France and Russia.

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

5. How experienced is Maturin in cricket?
(a) He is not very skilled but likes playing the game.
(b) He led his team at Oxford to victory.
(c) He has no experience.
(d) He plays whenever he is in a port.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game does Maturin believe cricket resembles?

2. How does Maturin find the Captain of the La Flèche?

3. What good news does the Captain offer Aubrey?

4. What is Maturin carrying when his turn at bat arrives?

5. What does Aubrey do on the voyage?

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