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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. Upon what sort of variables is Aubrey's plan contingent?
(a) Wind, current, tide and timing.
(b) The tide being high enough to pass over the great reef in the passage.
(c) Whether Cornélie decides to maintain pursuit.
(d) If his gunpowder can dry quickly enough.

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

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

4. What must Aubrey do to ensure an English victory?
(a) Get quite close to the Cornélie.
(b) Stay a long range from the Cornélie.
(c) Wait for the Cornélie to use up her powder.
(d) Have the first strike.

5. Who receives the commission for the HMS Nutmeg of Consolation?
(a) Fox.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Brown.
(d) Aubrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maturin deliver the treaty?

2. What does Cornélie continue to do?

3. For what purpose are the bribes?

4. To what is Maturin oblivious?

5. What does Maturin discover in the hold of the ship?

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