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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. Who is presumed lost at sea?
(a) Fox.
(b) Cornelius.
(c) Sexton.
(d) Maturin.

2. To whom does Maturin deliver the treaty?
(a) The Governor.
(b) The Admiral of the Eastern fleet.
(c) The Governor of Tahiti.
(d) The chief of the Dyaks.

3. To whom does Maturin give bribes?
(a) A French captain.
(b) The chief at Pulo Prabang.
(c) A friend.
(d) The chief of the Dyaks.

4. What does Aubrey admire about the Captain of the Marines?
(a) His efficiency and devotion to duty.
(b) His ability at whist.
(c) His physique.
(d) His droll sense of humor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When will the ambush take place?

2. What does Cornélie do in response to Nutmeg's heading out to sea?

3. Where is Aubrey when Maturin awakes from his illness?

4. How does Aubrey modify the Nutmeg of Consolation?

5. Upon what sort of variables is Aubrey's plan contingent?

(see the answer key)

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