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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. Why has a Dutch-built ship sunk?
(a) It carried the plague.
(b) It was in a fire fight with an English man-o-war.
(c) It was too old for the sea.
(d) It hit a reef.

2. Where are the nests?
(a) In huge rubber trees.
(b) Buried in the sand.
(c) On the cliffs overlooking the ocean.
(d) In vast caves.

3. For what is Grimshaw and Killick known?
(a) Strength.
(b) Their sword fighting ability.
(c) Wit.
(d) Surliness.

4. What does Aubrey do with the cannons?
(a) Shoot after the retreating attackers to no avail.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Sink the attacker's boat.
(d) Set up a defensive parameter.

5. What do the men do for entertainment?
(a) Play cards.
(b) Play craps.
(c) Play whist.
(d) Play cricket.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who receives the commission for the HMS Nutmeg of Consolation?

2. Who attacks the sailors?

3. What effect does the method Aubrey uses to arm his ship have?

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

5. Why do several new men join the crew?

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