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

2. What kind of reputation does Lord Clonfert have?
(a) He's harsh and unreasonable.
(b) He's a fop but also a courageous man.
(c) He's cowardly.
(d) He's sturdy and hard working.

3. What does Maturin do on the first island on which he goes ashore?
(a) Kill the French governor.
(b) Spreads anti-French propaganda.
(c) Free the British prisoners of war.
(d) Kill the French commandor.

4. What does Aubrey do about Corbett and Clonfert?
(a) Have them flogged and demoted.
(b) Sends Corbett back to England with a captured ship.
(c) Send Clonfert to England.
(d) Court martial both of them.

5. With whom will Matuin be traveling to Mauritius?
(a) Lord Byrity.
(b) Mr. Dabney.
(c) Mr. Coleman.
(d) Mr. Farquhar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What French frigate does Aubrey capture near La Reunion?

2. What does Maturin believe is the basis of the strange personality?

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

4. Which vessel is the flagship of the squadron?

5. What do Aubrey's forces and British land forces do on La Reunion?

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