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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does the Chinese junk have to pay tribute?
(a) The French.
(b) The Dutch.
(c) No one.
(d) Pirates.

2. Who is William Grimshaw?
(a) A lieutenant on board.
(b) A sailor who becomes good friends with Killick.
(c) The quartermaster for the ground forces.
(d) The accountant for the Governor.

3. What does the Captain of Marines have his men construct?
(a) Defensive breastworks around the camp.
(b) A system of pipes to bring fresh water to the camp.
(c) A means of desalting the sea water.
(d) A gallows for several mutineers.

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

5. Between whom is a treaty arranged?
(a) The Sultan of Kymer and Great Britian.
(b) The Chief of the Dyaks and Great Britian.
(c) The Chief of Prbango and Great Britian.
(d) The Sultan of Pulo Prabang and Great Britian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Aubrey's ship transport?

2. What does Maturin find when he goes to gather the nests?

3. For what is Grimshaw and Killick known?

4. What does Maturin spend his time and money doing?

5. What does Maturin want to do about the Cornélie?

(see the answer key)

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