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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 effect does the method Aubrey uses to arm his ship have?
(a) It has a heavy punch up close but no long-range accuracy.
(b) It covers both short and long-range possibilites.
(c) It enables more men in the rigging to pick off boarding parties.
(d) It makes the ship lighter and therefore faster.

2. For what purpose are the bribes?
(a) He does not give any bribes.
(b) To assure that the harbormaster will give the Chinese safe passage.
(c) To get Matruin aboard the Cornélie for a trip back to England.
(d) To delay Cornélie's refitting and resupply.

3. What is the effect of the aftermath of the attack?
(a) Optimism that they can weather anything.
(b) Rage.
(c) Renewed industry to effect a departure from the island.
(d) Discouragement.

4. With whom does Aubrey share his thoughts?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Killick.
(c) Oakes.
(d) Miller.

5. What does the Cornélie do?
(a) Sinks.
(b) Blows up.
(c) Gets away.
(d) Strikes her colors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Nutmeg of Consolation readied for sea in haste?

2. What do the men do for entertainment?

3. Upon what did the ship wreck?

4. Who will depart about the Cornélie?

5. What is one thing that interests Kesegaran about the camp?

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