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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. What suddenly lands on the beach?
(a) A huge number of jelly fish.
(b) A whale.
(c) A vast war canoe.
(d) Pieces of the French privateer.

2. What temporarily prevents the Nutmeg of Consolation from steering?
(a) The pinion arm breaks.
(b) A lodged cannonball between the rudder post and stern.
(c) The sea anchor accidentally deploys.
(d) The rudder post breaks off.

3. What does Aubrey realize as he sights land that evening?
(a) He is going to get to the ambush place just on time.
(b) He is too far west of his planned ambush.
(c) He doesn't recognize the landmarks.
(d) He has misjudged the tide.

4. How does Aubrey modify the Nutmeg of Consolation?
(a) He makes it appear to be a pirate vessel.
(b) To make it look sloppy and unkempt.
(c) He makes it able to float even if several compartments below deck are filled.
(d) He increases its fire power.

5. What type of armament does the Cornélie possess?
(a) Heavy cannon.
(b) Carronades.
(c) Light cannon.
(d) A mixture of heavy, medium and light cannon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Raffles' wife ask of Aubrey?

2. What do they find when they enter the harbor?

3. To what island does Aubrey transport the person in question 38?

4. Who is inspecting the articles in the camp?

5. About what does Maturin discuss with Aubrey?

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