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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the unnamed island?
(a) In the Atlantic Ocean.
(b) Near Cape Horn.
(c) The South China Sea.
(d) In the Indian Ocean.

2. For what are the nests good?
(a) Medicinal purposes.
(b) For starting fires quickly.
(c) Use in cooking birds' nest soup.
(d) For constructing strong ropes.

3. How long does it take to repulse the attackers?
(a) Several hours.
(b) A week.
(c) Twenty-four hours.
(d) Three days.

4. Where is Aubrey when Maturin awakes from his illness?
(a) Investigating a shipwreck on the other side of the island.
(b) In a fevered coma.
(c) At the construction site.
(d) Swimmingl.

5. What do the attackers do as they retreat?
(a) Kill their wounded.
(b) Drag several sailors with them.
(c) Bow to the English sailors.
(d) Burn the schooner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is critical after the attack?

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

3. Why do the sailors find Kesegaran interesting?

4. How does Kesegaran get to the island?

5. What is the name of their ship that wrecked?

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