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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 will happen in Mauritius if the British military campaign is successful?
(a) It will be left alone with a nominal British force left there.
(b) An English governor will be installed.
(c) It will return to the native population.
(d) A naval base will be established there.

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

3. What does Aubrey do about Corbett and Clonfert?
(a) Court martial both of them.
(b) Have them flogged and demoted.
(c) Sends Corbett back to England with a captured ship.
(d) Send Clonfert to England.

4. What type of ship is Groper?
(a) A sloop.
(b) A clipper ship.
(c) A transport.
(d) A frigate.

5. For what use does Aubrey grind lenses?
(a) For eye glasses.
(b) For magnifying glasses.
(c) For telescopes.
(d) For binoculars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pym have several English ships do?

2. How do McAdam and Maturin spend their time?

3. What did Clonfert finally decide to do?

4. What do McAdam and Maturin discuss?

5. How does Aubrey feel about Mr. Farquhar?

(see the answer key)

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