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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. What imaginary line does Aubrey cross on his way to Mauritius?
(a) The north-south transit line.
(b) The South Pole meridian.
(c) The line of demarcation.
(d) The equator.

2. What was a decisive blow in favor of England?
(a) Destroying the entire French fleet.
(b) Taking the head French admiral captive.
(c) Capture of two French islands.
(d) Blowing up the garrison at Mauritius.

3. How is Mauritius conquered?
(a) With great difficulty and loss of life.
(b) Haphazardly.
(c) In a systematic manner.
(d) Slowly, but little loss of life.

4. What does Aubrey do with the Africaine?
(a) Takes it in tow.
(b) Burns it.
(c) Sends it back to Cape Town.
(d) Sinks it.

5. What do Aubrey's forces and British land forces do on La Reunion?
(a) Burn the main towns.
(b) Rescue prisoners.
(c) Destroy the crops.
(d) Capture a key city.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the surgery what did Maturin use to cover the incision hole?

2. What are the gardens like around Aubrey's home?

3. Who helped Maturin operate on Colley?

4. What does Bertie give Captain Aubrey?

5. In what year does this book take place?

(see the answer key)

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