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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 happens to two English frigates?
(a) They accidentally ram each other.
(b) They are sunk by the French.
(c) Nothing.
(d) They run aground.

2. What about alcohol and opium do the men argue?
(a) Which is more onerous.
(b) Which helps depression best.
(c) Which is more unhealthy.
(d) Which is more addictive.

3. Where is McAdam during the fight with the French?
(a) Unconscious due to alcohol.
(b) He's working on injured sailors.
(c) He's on the island in the fort.
(d) At Cape Town.

4. Who arrives with Aubrey's orders?
(a) A young sailor.
(b) A telegram carrier.
(c) A pigeon.
(d) An official Admiralty messenger.

5. On what type of mathematical problem is Aubrey working?
(a) How to build a pyramid.
(b) How to raise a suspension bridge.
(c) How to determine star rotation.
(d) How to determine longitude at sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the time Aubrey reaches Mauritius how is the crew functioning?

2. What was a decisive blow in favor of England?

3. How does Maturin feel about McAdam's alcoholism?

4. How does Aubrey find life at home?

5. What ship has Aubrey been given to command?

(see the answer key)

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