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

2. At what does Java fail?
(a) Close to boarding distance.
(b) Outflank the Constitution.
(c) Use her men for small arms fire.
(d) Get out into open sea.

3. How many men are in Aubrey's life boat?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 24.

4. What are in the letters to Sophie?
(a) Information about Aubrey's upcoming assignment.
(b) Questions about news at home.
(c) Questions about his new son.
(d) Aubrey's thoughts and reports of many current events.

5. What does Aubrey do on the voyage?
(a) Writes many lengthy letters home.
(b) Helps Maturin with his collection.
(c) Takes turn doing watches on the bridge.
(d) Practises his sword skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Aubrey instruct his midshipmen?

2. Who rescues Aubrey's boat?

3. What does the vessel turn out to be?

4. How might the voyage back to England be described?

5. What does Captain Lambert decide to do?

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