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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What naval news arrives at Cape Town?
(a) France's surrender.
(b) The capture and re-capture of various ships.
(c) Rodriquez was over run by the French.
(d) Mauritius had been taken.

2. How does Maturin feel about McAdam's alcoholism?
(a) Very distasteful.
(b) Skeptical.
(c) Curious.
(d) Sympathetic.

3. 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.

4. What does Aubrey do with his commodore's pennant when the Admiral arrives?
(a) Leaves it up.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Hauls it down.
(d) Puts it at half mast.

5. How does Aubrey respond to Bertie's orders?
(a) Aubrey is very displeased.
(b) Aubrey is very pleased.
(c) Aubrey is puzzled.
(d) Aubrey is fearful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the sailors call a dugong?

2. Why is Aubrey receiving only half pay?

3. What kind of propaganda does Maturin disperse?

4. Why is the Groper sacrificed?

5. Which vessel is the flagship of the squadron?

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