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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 field promotion to Admiral.
(b) His personal valet.
(c) His lieutenants and midshipmen.
(d) His prize vessel.

2. What game does Maturin believe cricket resembles?
(a) Rugby.
(b) Hurley.
(c) Lawn tennis.
(d) Crochet.

3. Who is Pontet-Canet?
(a) A French officer on board the Constitutioni.
(b) The steward of the Constitution.
(c) One of the main commanders in the French and Indian wars.
(d) A Frenchman Maturin has seen before.

4. Who is the first man to die?
(a) Bonden.
(b) Killick.
(c) Babbington.
(d) Raikes.

5. What happens to Maturin?
(a) He reveals that he has some dried jerky.
(b) He dies.
(c) He becomes unconscious.
(d) He begins to have prolonged cramping.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men are in Aubrey's life boat?

2. Where does the Constitution lead Java?

3. How are Aubrey's men received?

4. What war do they learn has erupted?

5. What separates all the life boats from each other?

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