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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 is the Groper sacrificed?
(a) To take civilians off the island.
(b) To be a temporary breakwater.
(c) To blow up the garrison.
(d) To draw the French out.

2. What naval news arrives at Cape Town?
(a) Rodriquez was over run by the French.
(b) The capture and re-capture of various ships.
(c) France's surrender.
(d) Mauritius had been taken.

3. What does Bertie give Aubrey permission to do?
(a) To comandeer any French vessel.
(b) To belay the last orders Aubrey received.
(c) To leave without official orders.
(d) To hoist a commodore's broad pendant aboard Boadicea.

4. To where does Aubrey move his flag?
(a) Wasp.
(b) Boadicea.
(c) Otter.
(d) Nereide.

5. What happens to Maturin during the voyage?
(a) He falls out of the rigging.
(b) He is dropped overboard.
(c) He gets food poisoning.
(d) He breaks his nose.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what is Aubrey furious at their destination?

2. What arrives in Cape Town that cheers everyone?

3. What do Aubrey's forces and British land forces do on La Reunion?

4. What does Clonfert do when Pym is aground?

5. What happens to Magicienne and Sirius?

(see the answer key)

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