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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. Who does Aubrey's ship transport?
(a) Edward Fox.
(b) Sir Edumund Hexley.
(c) Sir Joseph Wexler.
(d) John Duncan.

2. Why does Surprise head for Sweeting's Island?
(a) To go into dry dock to repair a hole in the beam.
(b) To get hardwoods to repair the ship's railings.
(c) To get wood for a new mast.
(d) To get fruit to fight scurvy among the crew.

3. What does Aubrey signal Pullings to do?
(a) Fix the rudder pin.
(b) Signal Cornélie for their surrender.
(c) Await the Shannon's help.
(d) Turn and pursue Cornélie.

4. Who is offered a command position?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Miller.
(c) Evans.
(d) Oakes.

5. Who does Maturin offend?
(a) No one.
(b) Governor Greeves.
(c) Captain Connor.
(d) Captain Lowe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fox leave with his clerk?

2. To what is Maturin oblivious?

3. What are Aubrey's intentions?

4. What is Aubrey planning as he leaves port?

5. With whom does Aubrey share his thoughts?

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