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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Maturin discuss with Aubrey?
(a) Whether his message is actually delivered by Kesegaran.
(b) If the French privateer is likely to return.
(c) When the HMS Justice will start missing them.
(d) Whether the men should split into several camps for security.

2. For what are the nests good?
(a) Use in cooking birds' nest soup.
(b) For starting fires quickly.
(c) Medicinal purposes.
(d) For constructing strong ropes.

3. What is the effect of the aftermath of the attack?
(a) Renewed industry to effect a departure from the island.
(b) Discouragement.
(c) Optimism that they can weather anything.
(d) Rage.

4. Why does Maturin collapse?
(a) He swam too fast getting away from a shark.
(b) He drinks bad whiskey.
(c) He has contracted a tropical fever.
(d) He ran too far in the hot sun.

5. What does Maturin send to a Chinese junk?
(a) A child with a message.
(b) A present.
(c) A stack of nests.
(d) A peace offering.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the nests?

2. Where is the unnamed island?

3. What does the captain of the force who assaults Aubrey's camp wear?

4. What does the Captain of Marines have his men construct?

5. Upon what did the ship wreck?

(see the answer key)

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