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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 captured ship reinforces Aubrey's squadron?
(a) Magicienne.
(b) Vénus.
(c) Bellone.
(d) Manche.

2. What has the frigate Minerva been assigned to do?
(a) Reinforce the French garrison.
(b) Reinforce the British forces.
(c) Blockade the French garrison.
(d) Blockade the English port.

3. How much laudanum does Maturin use?
(a) An average amount for an addict.
(b) A minimal amount.
(c) He doesn't use laudanum.
(d) Excessive proportions.

4. What does the armed merchant ship do when Aubrey asks for help?
(a) It comes immediately.
(b) It gets there too late.
(c) It pretends it didn't get the message.
(d) It refuses.

5. What is the state of Clonfert's ship?
(a) Missing a mizzenmast.
(b) Heavily decorated in bizarre fineries.
(c) Listing heavily from a poorly-loaded hold.
(d) In dry dock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey use his station of commodore to do?

2. Why are the British ships separated?

3. What arrives in Cape Town that cheers everyone?

4. Why does Pym delay a third English frigate?

5. What does Bertie give Captain Aubrey?

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