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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Matuin tell Aubrey he has to go to Mauritius?
(a) They are going to Russia.
(b) They are withdrawing from Italy.
(c) They are going to cross the channel.
(d) The French have put a strong naval force there.

2. Who is feuding?
(a) Clonfert and Corbett.
(b) Corbett and Maturin.
(c) Clonfert and Maturin.
(d) Maturin and Klicknell.

3. What kind of relationship develops between Aubrey and Colonel Keating?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Dislike.
(c) Saracastic and competitive.
(d) Working relationship.

4. What does Aubrey have the squadron do continually?
(a) Maintain a speed of 12 knots.
(b) Maintain black out at night.
(c) Change crews.
(d) Practice gunnery and seamanship.

5. What kind of ship is the Néréide?
(a) A battle cruiser.
(b) A sloop.
(c) A thirty-six gun frigate.
(d) A forty-eight gun Longship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What captured ship reinforces Aubrey's squadron?

2. Which vessel is the flagship of the squadron?

3. What has been holding Napoleon back?

4. With what does Bertie entrust Aubrey?

5. What French ship is anchored south of the French fleet in a protected area?

(see the answer key)

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