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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the sailors able to salvage much of the ship's contents?
(a) The lifeboats were larger than average.
(b) It took a long time to sink.
(c) It washes up on shore almost intact.
(d) They are unable to salvage anything.

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

3. For what purpose are the bribes?
(a) He does not give any bribes.
(b) To assure that the harbormaster will give the Chinese safe passage.
(c) To delay Cornélie's refitting and resupply.
(d) To get Matruin aboard the Cornélie for a trip back to England.

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

5. Who receives the commission for the HMS Nutmeg of Consolation?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Brown.
(d) Fox.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin play up?

2. What are Aubrey's intentions?

3. Who does Aubrey's ship transport?

4. Who organizes the shipwrecked men's camp?

5. Why has a Dutch-built ship sunk?

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