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

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

3. Who is Colonel Keating?
(a) The infantry commander.
(b) Executive officer of the British marines.
(c) Head of the British calvery.
(d) The British governor of Cape Town.

4. What is the state of Clonfert's ship?
(a) Heavily decorated in bizarre fineries.
(b) In dry dock.
(c) Missing a mizzenmast.
(d) Listing heavily from a poorly-loaded hold.

5. Who does Aubrey go to see?
(a) Admiral Nelson.
(b) Admiral Cornwallis.
(c) Captain Bligh.
(d) Admiral Bertie.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what type of mathematical problem is Aubrey working?

2. With whom will Matuin be traveling to Mauritius?

3. What kind of mental stress is Maturin fighting?

4. In what year does this book take place?

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

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