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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the effect of Maturin's visit to Colman?
(a) It raises Colman's spirits.
(b) Maturin is not allowed to visit to Colman.
(c) It angers him so much that he attempts to kill Maturin.
(d) It sends Colman into a deeper depression.

2. What does Aubrey hope the Captain on the Cornélie will believe?
(a) That there are more French in the area.
(b) That the Nutmeg is there to resupply the Cornélie.
(c) That the Nutmeg of Consolation is a Dutch merchant vessel.
(d) That the Nutmeg is unarmed.

3. What is critical after the attack?
(a) A way to summon help.
(b) Food supplies are critically low.
(c) A way to retrieve the tools.
(d) A way to find more wood for cooking fires.

4. What does Maturin diagnose?
(a) Smallpox.
(b) Bubonic plague.
(c) Dengue fever.
(d) Malaria.

5. Where does Surprise head from Sweeting Island?
(a) England.
(b) New South Wales.
(c) Brest.
(d) The Mediterranean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey contemplate as they near the place they expect to encounter the French?

2. What is the advantage of the French armament?

3. What suddenly lands on the beach?

4. Upon what do Maturin and Aubrey have a misunderstanding?

5. What passes through the area?

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