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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 did Lady Clonfert find out about Aubrey's command?
(a) The rumor mill.
(b) Her father is Captain of another ship.
(c) She is a friend of the Prime Minister.
(d) Her husband is an admiral.

2. What do the captains also talk about when making plans?
(a) Wives and children.
(b) Naval discipline.
(c) The next vacant admiral seat.
(d) The Italians joining the French.

3. Why were the items that arrived in Cape Town damaged?
(a) The hurricane.
(b) Bad handling.
(c) Unfortunate transportation incidents.
(d) They were sent because they were damaged.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What French frigate does Aubrey capture near La Reunion?

2. What does Aubrey insinuate about Lord Clonfert?

3. What does Aubrey do with the ship as it sails towards Cape Town?

4. Where is much of the French fleet discovered?

5. What is bothering Aubrey's family?

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