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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. What does Aubrey admire about the Captain of the Marines?
(a) His physique.
(b) His ability at whist.
(c) His droll sense of humor.
(d) His efficiency and devotion to duty.

2. What is the effect of the aftermath of the attack?
(a) Rage.
(b) Renewed industry to effect a departure from the island.
(c) Discouragement.
(d) Optimism that they can weather anything.

3. How far do they figure they will have to sail to find assistance?
(a) About 60 miles to the East African coast.
(b) About 80 miles to India.
(c) About 200 miles.
(d) Almost to the European continent.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are his carpenters and seamen begun building?

3. What is critical after the attack?

4. Whose nests does Maturin find?

5. What suddenly lands on the beach?

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