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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maturin collapse?
(a) He drinks bad whiskey.
(b) He ran too far in the hot sun.
(c) He swam too fast getting away from a shark.
(d) He has contracted a tropical fever.

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

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

4. What will Aubrey do in the Passage?
(a) Turn into a hidden area.
(b) Set out net mines.
(c) Find Admiral Leighton's fleet.
(d) Disguise his vessel once again.

5. What does Aubrey share with Pullings?
(a) His ideas about the upcoming battle.
(b) His misgivings about the Nutmeg Consolation.
(c) His belief that Pullings should have his own command.
(d) His misgivings about Oakes and Miller.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will depart about the Cornélie?

2. Who is inspecting the articles in the camp?

3. Why does Aubrey turn tail and run?

4. Who appears on the horizon?

5. Who does Maturin spy one morning when he wakes up?

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