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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. Why are the British ships separated?
(a) A hurricane.
(b) They were hit with a new squadron of French ships.
(c) They were lost in heavy fog.
(d) A tidal wave.

2. What happens to Maturin's head?
(a) It gets burned.
(b) He gets a black eye.
(c) It gets slashed.
(d) He gets a slight concussion.

3. What does Aubrey do with some of his ships before going to Rodriquez?
(a) Sent to Mauritius.
(b) Left to blockade the French.
(c) Sent to La Reunion.
(d) Sent back to Cape Town.

4. What was a decisive blow in favor of England?
(a) Capture of two French islands.
(b) Destroying the entire French fleet.
(c) Taking the head French admiral captive.
(d) Blowing up the garrison at Mauritius.

5. How are the men on the Néréide responding to their Captain?
(a) Agressively.
(b) Near mutiny.
(c) Enthusiastically.
(d) Indifferently.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Maturin's recovery?

2. Who does the squadron take on when at Rodriquez?

3. Why can't Pullings bring the French to combat?

4. What does Farquhar become?

5. What happens to Magicienne and Sirius?

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