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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. Whose history and customs does the crew discuss?
(a) That of Freemantle.
(b) None.
(c) That of Sydney.
(d) That of New South Wales.

2. What does Cornélie do in response to Nutmeg's heading out to sea?
(a) It relies upon the man-o-war to give chase.
(b) Gathers her boats and men and hoists anchor for pursuit.
(c) It can't do anything as it is replacing its main mast.
(d) Shoots a couple rounds after them but declines to pursue.

3. What do Martin and Maturin exchange over the next few weeks?
(a) Medical advice.
(b) News, Adventures and specimens.
(c) Letters from their wives that the other had.
(d) Opinions on the hereditary line of gibbons.

4. How long does it take to repulse the attackers?
(a) A week.
(b) Twenty-four hours.
(c) Several hours.
(d) Three days.

5. What does the captain of the Triton do?
(a) Makes the dinner party disagreeable.
(b) Refuses to stay for dinner.
(c) Throws wine in Aubrey's face.
(d) Throws wine in Maturin's face.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is strange about the bay at Sweeting's Island?

2. What do they find when they enter the harbor?

3. Why are the sailors able to salvage much of the ship's contents?

4. What suddenly lands on the beach?

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

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