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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Captain Aubrey's home?
(a) Derbyshire.
(b) London.
(c) Newtonville.
(d) Hampshire, England.

2. What kind of Captain is Corbett known to be?
(a) An easy going man.
(b) A rigid disciplinarian and a fighting captain.
(c) A good seaman but lax with his sailors.
(d) Someone to respect but doesn't like to kill.

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

4. By the time Aubrey reaches Mauritius how is the crew functioning?
(a) Better, but still erratic.
(b) With some grumbling.
(c) Smoothly.
(d) Reluctantly.

5. Who arrives with Aubrey's orders?
(a) A young sailor.
(b) A pigeon.
(c) A telegram carrier.
(d) An official Admiralty messenger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey insinuate about Lord Clonfert?

2. In what capacity does Stephen Maturin work for the crown?

3. What will happen in Mauritius if the British military campaign is successful?

4. What ship has Aubrey been given to command?

5. What two ships does Aubrey capture the first few days of his voyage?

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