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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 realize as he sights land that evening?
(a) He has misjudged the tide.
(b) He is going to get to the ambush place just on time.
(c) He is too far west of his planned ambush.
(d) He doesn't recognize the landmarks.

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

3. Who does Maturin spy one morning when he wakes up?
(a) A pirate.
(b) A Dyak woman.
(c) What he thinks is an angel.
(d) A French privateer approaching the bay.

4. Upon what do Maturin and Aubrey have a misunderstanding?
(a) Whether Padeen will be rescued.
(b) If Maturin is allowed to bring a kangaroo joey aboard.
(c) If Maturin's mistress will be allowed to travel with them to England.
(d) If Maturin is allowed to bring his volatile pickling solution on board.

5. What must Aubrey do to ensure an English victory?
(a) Have the first strike.
(b) Stay a long range from the Cornélie.
(c) Wait for the Cornélie to use up her powder.
(d) Get quite close to the Cornélie.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Aubrey arm the Nutmeg of Consolation?

2. Why does Surprise head for Sweeting's Island?

3. Where does Surprise head from Sweeting Island?

4. What is the effect of the aftermath of the attack?

5. Why do several new men join the crew?

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