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

2. What does Aubrey have the squadron do continually?
(a) Change crews.
(b) Practice gunnery and seamanship.
(c) Maintain black out at night.
(d) Maintain a speed of 12 knots.

3. What kind of relationship develops between Aubrey and Colonel Keating?
(a) Working relationship.
(b) Dislike.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Saracastic and competitive.

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

5. What does Lady Clonfert request of Aubrey?
(a) Passage to London.
(b) To take her son under his protection.
(c) The money he owes her.
(d) Passage as far as Cape Town.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Maturin accidentally meet?

4. Of what does McAdam say Clonfert's physical ailments are the result?

5. Who is Dr. McAdam?

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