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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 does Clonfert handle the tactical situation?
(a) He does very well.
(b) He allows Lambert to handle it.
(c) He doesn't deal with it.
(d) He mishandles it.

2. Which vessel is the flagship of the squadron?
(a) Leopard.
(b) Nereide.
(c) Raisonable.
(d) Boadicea.

3. Why does Pym delay a third English frigate?
(a) To stagger the fighting.
(b) To hold back a reserve force.
(c) To wait for Aubrey.
(d) To draw his ship off the ground.

4. What does Lady Clonfert request of Aubrey?
(a) Passage to London.
(b) Passage as far as Cape Town.
(c) The money he owes her.
(d) To take her son under his protection.

5. How does Aubrey find life at home?
(a) Restful.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Uninteresting and boring.
(d) Fun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do McAdam and Maturin discuss?

2. What does Maturin keep on a daily basis?

3. What happens when Corbett engages the French by himself?

4. Who commands the Groper?

5. What kind of ship is the Néréide?

(see the answer key)

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