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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. What does Maturin want to do about the Cornélie?
(a) Make an agreement with the captain of it.
(b) Change its name to something that sounds less French.
(c) Pursue and destroy it.
(d) Nothing.

2. Why does Maturin deliver the treaty?
(a) Aubrey orders him to do so.
(b) Because he wants to learn about its provisions.
(c) Edwards is ill.
(d) There is no one else available to do so.

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

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

5. For what purpose are the bribes?
(a) To delay Cornélie's refitting and resupply.
(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) He does not give any bribes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maturin spend the next few days after collapsing?

2. What does Aubrey do with the cannons?

3. What does the Captain of Marines have his men construct?

4. To where does Kesegaran agree to carry a message?

5. Who does Aubrey's ship transport?

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