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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 are the men on the Néréide responding to their Captain?
(a) Indifferently.
(b) Agressively.
(c) Enthusiastically.
(d) Near mutiny.

2. How long are the French ships blockaded in port?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) Six months.
(c) A few days.
(d) There was no blockade.

3. What arrives in Cape Town that cheers everyone?
(a) Letters from home.
(b) Casks of wine.
(c) Fresh fruits and vegetables.
(d) Orders to return to England.

4. Where did Pym do his raid?
(a) Near Cape Town.
(b) Near Ponte du Diable.
(c) Near Carolinia.
(d) Near Mauritius.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Maturin's head?

2. In what year does this book take place?

3. Why are the British ships separated?

4. What is the state of Clonfert's ship?

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

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