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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Dutch ship does the Nutmeg of Consolation encounter?
(a) Alkmaar.
(b) Reetjik.
(c) Araetjeer.
(d) Roetgen.

2. Who will depart about the Cornélie?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Martin and Maturin.
(c) The French delegation to Pulo Prabang.
(d) Lafayette.

3. What does Maturin discover in the hold of the ship?
(a) A stowaway.
(b) Oakes drinking whiskey.
(c) A hole that is slowly filling the hold with water.
(d) Rats have gnawed into the chest with the coca leaves.

4. Why is the captain of the Triton offended?
(a) By the protocal required at the dinner.
(b) Because Maturin ignores him.
(c) Because Aubrey pronounces his name incorrectly.
(d) By the Cornélie's captain.

5. What does Aubrey think of the Surprise?
(a) It is malodorous.
(b) It needs more carronades.
(c) It seems small now.
(d) It has been kept immaculate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of armament does the Cornélie possess?

2. Whose history and customs does the crew discuss?

3. What does Aubrey realize as he sights land that evening?

4. Where does Surprise head from Sweeting Island?

5. How does Maturin find the guests at a dinner party?

(see the answer key)

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