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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is in the Java's favor?
(a) The Java has two extra sails.
(b) The Java holds many, many more men than Constitution.
(c) The Java has larger guns.
(d) Aubrey is on board the Java.

2. What do the survivors do on the way to Brazil?
(a) Recuperate.
(b) Have a hard time recuperating because of the lack of stores.
(c) Learn all about the new vessel they are on.
(d) Some die.

3. Why does Christmas of 1812 pass with some gloom?
(a) The war is not over.
(b) The war is not going well.
(c) The sailors are not in the thick of the war.
(d) Aubrey's men had expected to celebrate Christmas in England.

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

5. How many times have the Americans encountered the British?
(a) 11.
(b) 13.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does La Flèche stop to resupply?

2. What is going to happen to the Leopard's crew?

3. Over what does Maturin agonize when on board the La Flèche?

4. Where is Aubrey's boat headed?

5. What seems a possibility to the men after a few days?

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