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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 does Aubrey contemplate as they near the place they expect to encounter the French?
(a) Whether he is within international waters.
(b) If the cannons were the best choice.
(c) If the carronades were the best choice.
(d) The impending combat.

2. Who is offered a command position?
(a) Oakes.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Evans.
(d) Miller.

3. What do Martin and Maturin learn to love as the time passes at Port Jackson?
(a) The cultural quirks.
(b) The bravado of the Australians.
(c) The way men and women are treated almost equally.
(d) The countryside.

4. Why is the Nutmeg of Consolation readied for sea in haste?
(a) They are going to try to catch Cornélie.
(b) The former Governor needs to be at his new post immediately.
(c) There is a bad storm moving in.
(d) Napoleon is gathering his forces near Brest.

5. To where is Colman transferred?
(a) The Bounty.
(b) The Surprise.
(c) The Governor's mansion.
(d) An estate at Woolloo-Woolloo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the modification?

2. Who is William Grimshaw?

3. To whom does the Chinese junk have to pay tribute?

4. Why is the captain of the Triton offended?

5. Where did the letter originate?

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