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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the odds Aubrey faced against the French?
(a) Just about even.
(b) Aubrey was slightly ahead.
(c) Seemingly insurmountable.
(d) Aubrey was slightly behind the odds.

2. What kind of propaganda does Maturin disperse?
(a) Anti-British.
(b) Anti Italian.
(c) Anti-French.
(d) Anti-war.

3. In what year does this book take place?
(a) 1797.
(b) 1832.
(c) 1810.
(d) 1803.

4. To whom does Aubrey write at the opening of the last chapter?
(a) To the naval department in London.
(b) To Corbett's widow.
(c) To his wife.
(d) To the admiral at Cape Town.

5. How long does it take Rodriquez to capitulate?
(a) A few hours.
(b) Two days.
(c) Fifteen hours.
(d) Four days.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey find life at home?

2. What is a characteristic of McAdam?

3. Why does Maturin go ashore?

4. What does Pullings do when he draws near the Boadicea?

5. What does the Admiral tell Aubrey?

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