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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 do the sailors believe when they encounter a vessel?
(a) It is a French frigate.
(b) It is a friendly vessel at an appointed rendezvous.
(c) It is from Brazil.
(d) It is a merchant vessel.

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

3. What is an accurate description of Wallis?
(a) Slothful.
(b) Well-informed and insightful.
(c) A drunk and ne'r do well.
(d) A well-meaning, but incompetent person.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rescues Aubrey from making a serious faux pas?

2. Who is Pontet-Canet?

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

4. What does Maturin do after Java strikes her colors?

5. On what does Aubrey instruct his midshipmen?

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