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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 does Maturin believe is the basis of the strange personality?
(a) He does not believe there is a reason.
(b) Mental in nature.
(c) He has no idea.
(d) Physical in nature.

2. What imaginary line does Aubrey cross on his way to Mauritius?
(a) The South Pole meridian.
(b) The line of demarcation.
(c) The equator.
(d) The north-south transit line.

3. What does Clonfert do when Pym is aground?
(a) Takes on the entire French force.
(b) Goes to the other side of the island.
(c) Waits for Aubrey.
(d) Waits for Lambert to return.

4. What has Maturin's propaganda done to the locals?
(a) Has caused them to join the army.
(b) Has made them run.
(c) Has seeded discontent.
(d) Has made them angry at the British.

5. What has been garrisoned by British soldiers?
(a) Cyprus.
(b) The island of Rodriguez near Mauritius.
(c) Tasmania.
(d) Madagascar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the ships in Cape Town?

2. How do the British officials feel about Aubrey's military actions?

3. What naval news arrives at Cape Town?

4. How do McAdam and Maturin spend their time?

5. Of what does McAdam say Clonfert's physical ailments are the result?

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