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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. Who does Aubrey's ship transport?
(a) John Duncan.
(b) Edward Fox.
(c) Sir Joseph Wexler.
(d) Sir Edumund Hexley.

2. What does Cornélie continue to do?
(a) Run with all her sails.
(b) Fire cannons though the range is too far.
(c) Pump out much water.
(d) Try to get close enough to cut across Nutmeg's bow.

3. What does Maturin find when he goes to gather the nests?
(a) Some Chinese children gathering the nests.
(b) A wounded Dyak.
(c) He cannot find them again.
(d) The nests had all been put to the torch by the attackers.

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

5. What temporarily prevents the Nutmeg of Consolation from steering?
(a) The rudder post breaks off.
(b) A lodged cannonball between the rudder post and stern.
(c) The sea anchor accidentally deploys.
(d) The pinion arm breaks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of armament does the Cornélie possess?

2. When must Aubrey reach his destination?

3. To whom does Maturin deliver the treaty?

4. What does Aubrey realize as he sights land that evening?

5. Where does the French captain plant to bring on water aboard?

(see the answer key)

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