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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Maturin find when he goes to gather the nests?
(a) Some Chinese children gathering the nests.
(b) A wounded Dyak.
(c) He cannot find them again.
(d) The nests had all been put to the torch by the attackers.

3. Who will depart about the Cornélie?
(a) The French delegation to Pulo Prabang.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Martin and Maturin.
(d) Lafayette.

4. What do the men do for entertainment?
(a) Play cards.
(b) Play craps.
(c) Play whist.
(d) Play cricket.

5. For what is Grimshaw and Killick known?
(a) Surliness.
(b) Strength.
(c) Wit.
(d) Their sword fighting ability.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are his carpenters and seamen begun building?

2. What does Maturin do to supplement the food supply?

3. Why are the sailors able to salvage much of the ship's contents?

4. What does Aubrey admire about the Captain of the Marines?

5. Between whom is a treaty arranged?

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