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

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

3. What ship has Aubrey been given to command?
(a) The firgate Venus.
(b) The frigate Boadicea.
(c) The longship Victoria.
(d) The sloop Nadine.

4. Where does Aubrey send the two captured French ships?
(a) South Africa.
(b) England.
(c) Gibraltar.
(d) Ireland.

5. What does Aubrey do with the ship as it sails towards Cape Town?
(a) Has the men re-paint her.
(b) Calls general quarters every three hours.
(c) Keeps her guns cleaned and unfired.
(d) Re-rigs the sails and re-stows the hold.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel about the captain of the Sirius?

2. With whom will Matuin be traveling to Mauritius?

3. Why doesn't Aubrey have a command?

4. What imaginary line does Aubrey cross on his way to Mauritius?

5. How does Aubrey find life at home?

(see the answer key)

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