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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. What does Aubrey think of the Surprise?
(a) It seems small now.
(b) It has been kept immaculate.
(c) It needs more carronades.
(d) It is malodorous.

2. 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.

3. Why are Maturin and Martin combing the island despite the illness?
(a) They are immune as they've had it before.
(b) It is essential to get the crew some fruit.
(c) They stay far enough away from the town.
(d) They believe the pathogen has died out.

4. What is one attribute of the guests at a dinner party Maturin attends?
(a) They are rude.
(b) They have no table manners.
(c) They are mostly anti-Irish.
(d) They drink huge quantities of alcohol.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Cornélie as the ships exchange gun fire?

2. What happens a few hours after the dinner ends?

3. What does Aubrey do to Miller and Oakes?

4. What does the Cornélie do?

5. Where are the nests?

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