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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 is Maturin concerned about his wife?
(a) Because she is pregnant.
(b) Because her brother is trying to take her money.
(c) Because his fortune is lost.
(d) Because she is very ill.

2. What does the Cornélie do?
(a) Blows up.
(b) Strikes her colors.
(c) Sinks.
(d) Gets away.

3. Where departs for Batavia in one of the ship's boats?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Martin.
(d) Fox.

4. Who exchanges gunfire with Cornélie?
(a) Nutmeg.
(b) Triton.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Shannon.

5. After whom is Aubrey's new ship named?
(a) A horse he once owned.
(b) No one.
(c) A spice his wife loves.
(d) The Sultan of Pulo Prabang.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the modification?

2. What does Aubrey do with the cannons?

3. What does Maturin think poverty may affect?

4. Who appears on the horizon?

5. With whom does Aubrey share his thoughts?

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