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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maturin deliver the treaty?
(a) There is no one else available to do so.
(b) Edwards is ill.
(c) Aubrey orders him to do so.
(d) Because he wants to learn about its provisions.

2. Who appears on the horizon?
(a) The HMS Shannon.
(b) An American privateer.
(c) Surprise.
(d) The French man-o-war.

3. What does Maturin hope the Cornélie will be without?
(a) Gunpowder.
(b) Enough money for a good refitting.
(c) A surgeon.
(d) A captain.

4. About what does Maturin discuss with Aubrey?
(a) Whether the men should split into several camps for security.
(b) If the French privateer is likely to return.
(c) Whether his message is actually delivered by Kesegaran.
(d) When the HMS Justice will start missing them.

5. What does Aubrey do to Miller and Oakes?
(a) Refuse to take them on board.
(b) Put them in the brig.
(c) Turns them before the mast.
(d) Rate them as midshipmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Aubrey's ship transport?

2. What does Aubrey realize as he sights land that evening?

3. What does Aubrey do with the cannons?

4. What happens to Cornélie as the ships exchange gun fire?

5. Approximately how many men are marooned on an unnamed island?

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