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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 temporarily prevents the Nutmeg of Consolation from steering?
(a) The sea anchor accidentally deploys.
(b) A lodged cannonball between the rudder post and stern.
(c) The rudder post breaks off.
(d) The pinion arm breaks.

2. What does Maturin spend his time and money doing?
(a) Learning how to play cricket.
(b) Various machinations to deny the French resupply at various ports.
(c) Buying specimen jars and preservatives.
(d) Putting in medical supplies.

3. 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.

4. What does much of Chapter 3 offer?
(a) A vivid and detailed description of the island.
(b) A long monologue in Aubrey's head.
(c) A recap of the fight with the French frigate.
(d) A recap of events in previous novels.

5. What type of armament does the Cornélie possess?
(a) Light cannon.
(b) Heavy cannon.
(c) Carronades.
(d) A mixture of heavy, medium and light cannon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do to Miller and Oakes?

2. What does the crew want to name their new passengers?

3. How does Maturin react to the news?

4. How do the girls adapt to ship life?

5. What port does the Surprise reach?

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