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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. Over what does Maturin agonize when on board the La Flèche?
(a) His numerous natural history specimens.
(b) Why he made such a fool of himself on the cricket field.
(c) How to categorize some of the odd species he has collected.
(d) What he will tell his wife who did not think he was returning to her.

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

3. About how many nautical miles does the ship cover daily?
(a) 90.
(b) 200-250.
(c) 150.
(d) 400.

4. What is going to happen to the Leopard's crew?
(a) They will sail back to England and be assigned to other ships.
(b) They will be disbursed among the Admiral's other ships.
(c) The Admiral has not yet decided.
(d) They will stay with the Leopard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maturin almost make a serious faux pas?

2. How experienced is Maturin in cricket?

3. How was the news disseminated?

4. What famous joke of Aubrey's does Aubrey perpetuate on Maturin?

5. Upon what vessel is Aubrey traveling to England?

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