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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 does Aubrey contemplate as they near the place they expect to encounter the French?
(a) If the cannons were the best choice.
(b) Whether he is within international waters.
(c) The impending combat.
(d) If the carronades were the best choice.

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

3. What is the Triton?
(a) An English privateer.
(b) A French frigate.
(c) An American privateer.
(d) A Dutch merchant vessel.

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

5. How long does it take to repulse the attackers?
(a) Several hours.
(b) Twenty-four hours.
(c) Three days.
(d) A week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Aubrey grow jealous?

2. What does Aubrey offer to Maturin?

3. What is the name of their ship that wrecked?

4. How had Fox behaved?

5. What does Aubrey signal Pullings to do?

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