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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. What is Napoleon trying to conquer?
(a) Turkey.
(b) China.
(c) East Africa.
(d) All of Europe.

2. What two ships does Aubrey capture the first few days of his voyage?
(a) Hébé and Intrepid Fox.
(b) Néréide and Sirius.
(c) Bellone, and Caroline.
(d) Vénus adn Manche.

3. For what use does Aubrey grind lenses?
(a) For telescopes.
(b) For binoculars.
(c) For eye glasses.
(d) For magnifying glasses.

4. In what capacity does Stephen Maturin work for the crown?
(a) As a lawyer.
(b) As a covert intelligence agent.
(c) As a clergyman.
(d) As a soldier.

5. How does Aubrey feel about Mr. Farquhar?
(a) He is somewhat tedious but generally agreeable.
(b) He is too aggressive.
(c) He is insane.
(d) He is quite interesting.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is Stephen Maturin most known?

2. Why doesn't Aubrey have a command?

3. What kind of ship is the Néréide?

4. What kind of Captain is Corbett known to be?

5. What have the French been doing on the ocean that is a problem?

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