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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 does Pullings do when he draws near the Boadicea?
(a) Throws a bag over the rail.
(b) Yells at Aubrey.
(c) Shoots an arrow in the sail.
(d) Comes aboard.

2. How do the British officials feel about Aubrey's military actions?
(a) Like it was not quite enough.
(b) Very enthusiastic.
(c) Lukewarm.
(d) Very angry.

3. Where does Aubrey send the two captured French ships?
(a) Gibraltar.
(b) England.
(c) Ireland.
(d) South Africa.

4. What does Aubrey have the squadron do continually?
(a) Practice gunnery and seamanship.
(b) Maintain black out at night.
(c) Maintain a speed of 12 knots.
(d) Change crews.

5. What does Aubrey do with some of his ships before going to Rodriquez?
(a) Sent to Mauritius.
(b) Sent back to Cape Town.
(c) Sent to La Reunion.
(d) Left to blockade the French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the British ships separated?

2. What does Aubrey decide about Colley and Aubrey's command.

3. To what drug is Maturin addicted?

4. To whom does Aubrey write at the opening of the last chapter?

5. What is one thing Aubrey does in preparation for sailing?

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