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

2. What does Maturin do to supplement the food supply?
(a) Fish.
(b) Hunt wild pigs.
(c) Capture wild goats to milk.
(d) Gather roots and berries.

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

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

5. About what does Maturin discuss with Aubrey?
(a) When the HMS Justice will start missing them.
(b) Whether the men should split into several camps for security.
(c) If the French privateer is likely to return.
(d) Whether his message is actually delivered by Kesegaran.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what did the ship wreck?

2. Why does Maturin collapse?

3. Why do the sailors find Kesegaran interesting?

4. For what are the nests good?

5. What does the captain of the force who assaults Aubrey's camp wear?

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