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The Truelove | Quiz

Patrick O'Brian
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The Truelove | Quiz

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1)

Why can they not visit the island that Maturin had hoped to see? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

Narration does not say why.
The natives do not allow it.
There is a hostile takeover by the French there.
The wind is not good.
2)

Why does he don it? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

He is confused as to what he is to do.
As a sign of his greatness.
At the special request of Puloani.
He wants to appease the natives.
3)

Why is Surprise put into tip-top shape? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

For a celebration.
For an inspection by the admiral of the 3rd fleet.
For arrival at their next port.
For hosting a conference of several British ship commanders.
4)

What does the crew catch? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

A dolphin.
A great white shark.
A small grey whale.
A swordfish.
5)

What does Clarissa elicit from the men? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Hostile comments.
A promise to be joint godfather to her and Oakes' child.
Stories of sea experiences.
The promise that they will protect her with their lives.
6)

How is Moahu shaped? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Like a perfect circle.
Like an hourglass.
Triangular.
Diamond.
7)

What does Aubrey don? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

A circlet.
A feather boa.
A hula skirt.
A red feather robe.
8)

What does Clarissa do? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Stays on the Surprise,
Stays on Moahu.
Goes with Oakes on the Trulove.
It is not stated.
9)

What does Aubrey learn about Moahu from a local sailor? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

It is rampant with malaria.
It has armed its people.
It is friendly to the French.
Much information.
10)

Who cries out in admiration for Guy Fawkes? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

The two Welsh crewmen.
The Irish sailors.
The Sweeting girls.
No one.
11)

To what is Clarissa's sentence of death commuted? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Twenty years.
A pardon when her innocence is proven.
Life in prison.
Transportation.
12)

Where is the Franklin? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

In the area of Moahu.
On her way to Amsterdam.
On her way to Lisbon.
Headed to Port Jackson.
13)

Who speaks freely? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Maturin.
Aubrey and Clarissa.
Only Clarissa.
Only Aubrey.
14)

Who leads the shore battle? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Davidge.
Maturin.
Brown.
Pullings.
15)

Who harpoons the creature? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

Cassow.
Pullings.
Brown.
Awkward Davies.
16)

Why does Clarissa secure a good position when she is put on the streets after Edward's death? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

She is well educated.
She is experienced.
She has a lot of nice clothes.
She is a real beauty.
17)

What have the French sent overland? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

One cannon.
Nothing.
Six 12-pounders.
A company of French soldiers along with Kalahua.
18)

What is brought on board the Surprise? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Sheep.
Chickens.
Pigs.
Pigeons.
19)

What happens to the French forces with Kalahua? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

They abandon Kalahua and run.
They are all killed.
They are captured and put aboard Surprise.
They surrender and tender their parole.
20)

Who is placed in command of the Trulove? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Maturin.
Oakes.
Pullings.
The senior captured British officer.
21)

What sort of reception does the Surprise receive? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Wildly enthusiastic.
Mixed.
Hostile.
Friendly.
22)

Approximately when was Clarissa born? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

1787.
1794.
1796.
1775.
23)

What is the Franklin? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

A water hoy.
A small fur-trading vessel.
A heavy American privateer.
A 32-gun French frigate.
24)

What is the name of her place of work? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

The House of Love.
The Red Lantern.
Mother Abbot's.
Scurry, Abbot and Dodge Solicitors.
25)

What does Maturin continue to write about Clarissa? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

That she is no great beauty.
That he cannot believe she killed someone.
That she is hiding something.
That she reminds him of his sister.
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