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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What captured ship reinforces Aubrey's squadron?
(a) Vénus.
(b) Magicienne.
(c) Bellone.
(d) Manche.

3. Who is Dr. McAdam?
(a) Corbett's personal physician and ship's surgeon.
(b) Maturin's mentor.
(c) Aubrey's surgeon.
(d) Clonfert's personal physician and ship's surgeon.

4. Why are the British ships separated?
(a) They were hit with a new squadron of French ships.
(b) They were lost in heavy fog.
(c) A tidal wave.
(d) A hurricane.

5. How long are the French ships blockaded in port?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) Six months.
(c) There was no blockade.
(d) A few days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reaches Cape Town?

2. What does Lady Clonfert request of Aubrey?

3. What kind of ship is the Néréide?

4. With whom will Matuin be traveling to Mauritius?

5. What is Napoleon trying to conquer?

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