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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. To where does Kesegaran agree to carry a message?
(a) Batavia.
(b) South Africa.
(c) Tahiti.
(d) Gibraltar.

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

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

4. Who attacks the sailors?
(a) No one.
(b) The French.
(c) Pirates.
(d) A tribe of warriors called Dyaks.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How far do they figure they will have to sail to find assistance?

4. What do the men do for entertainment?

5. Approximately how many men are marooned on an unnamed island?

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