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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 one thing Aubrey does in preparation for sailing?
(a) Spends several days alone with Sophie.
(b) Interviews his captains and officers.
(c) Fires his midshipmen.
(d) Gets drunk three days in a row.

2. On what type of mathematical problem is Aubrey working?
(a) How to determine longitude at sea.
(b) How to build a pyramid.
(c) How to raise a suspension bridge.
(d) How to determine star rotation.

3. Why is Aubrey receiving only half pay?
(a) England is out of money.
(b) He's being punished.
(c) He hasn't been promoted yet.
(d) He's ashore.

4. To what drug is Maturin addicted?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Opium.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Codeine.

5. What does Bertie give Captain Aubrey?
(a) Several official honors.
(b) A reprimand.
(c) A new stripe.
(d) A new command.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey learn?

2. Who reaches Cape Town?

3. Why doesn't Aubrey have a command?

4. Which vessel is the flagship of the squadron?

5. What does Aubrey insinuate about Lord Clonfert?

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