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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. What do the men do for entertainment?
(a) Play cricket.
(b) Play craps.
(c) Play cards.
(d) Play whist.

2. What does the Captain of Marines have his men construct?
(a) A system of pipes to bring fresh water to the camp.
(b) Defensive breastworks around the camp.
(c) A means of desalting the sea water.
(d) A gallows for several mutineers.

3. What are his carpenters and seamen begun building?
(a) A new hull to patch the ship.
(b) A way to haul the ship up off the ocean floor.
(c) Huts for shelter.
(d) A schooner.

4. What does the captain of the force who assaults Aubrey's camp wear?
(a) An English officer's uniform.
(b) A gold three-tiered necklace.
(c) A green loin cloth.
(d) A green head cloth.

5. Why do the sailors find Kesegaran interesting?
(a) She is sexually accomodating.
(b) She is seven feet tall.
(c) She wears European men's clothing.
(d) She strips naked when hiking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose nests does Maturin find?

2. Where is Aubrey when Maturin awakes from his illness?

3. For what are the nests good?

4. How long does it take to repulse the attackers?

5. Why are the sailors able to salvage much of the ship's contents?

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