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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. How far is Mauritius when the squadron sets sail?
(a) 2885 miles.
(b) 1500 miles.
(c) 5000 miles.
(d) 1085 miles.

2. What happens to the Raisonable after the squadron returns to Cape Town?
(a) It's sent to French Guinea.
(b) It's sent to England.
(c) It is retired.
(d) It is scraped.

3. Why wasn't Maturin captured when Clonfert was?
(a) He had transferred to Pym's ship.
(b) He pretended to be French.
(c) He swam to shore.
(d) He slipped away on a small boat.

4. What else physically happens to Maturin?
(a) He breaks a finger.
(b) He gets food poisoning.
(c) He gets pneumonia.
(d) He cuts his wrist.

5. What French frigate does Aubrey capture near La Reunion?
(a) Noblise.
(b) Sierris.
(c) Caroline.
(d) Hauteur.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the captains also talk about when making plans?

2. At what is Aubrey furious at their destination?

3. What did Clonfert finally decide to do?

4. What does Clonfert do when he hears of Pym?

5. What about alcohol and opium do the men argue?

(see the answer key)

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