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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 the Nutmeg of Consolation sail poorly?
(a) Because the winds are coming out of the northwest.
(b) Because the topmast stay is broken.
(c) Because the jib boom is too warped.
(d) In order to give Cornélie the ability to keep up.

2. Who is William Grimshaw?
(a) The accountant for the Governor.
(b) The quartermaster for the ground forces.
(c) A lieutenant on board.
(d) A sailor who becomes good friends with Killick.

3. What do the attackers do as they retreat?
(a) Bow to the English sailors.
(b) Drag several sailors with them.
(c) Kill their wounded.
(d) Burn the schooner.

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

5. After whom is Aubrey's new ship named?
(a) The Sultan of Pulo Prabang.
(b) No one.
(c) A horse he once owned.
(d) A spice his wife loves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin spend his time and money doing?

2. What is the Triton?

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

4. What must Aubrey do to ensure an English victory?

5. What are his carpenters and seamen begun building?

(see the answer key)

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