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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. To where does Aubrey and Maturin remove?
(a) To Triton.
(b) To HMS Shannon.
(c) Surprise.
(d) They go ashore in Manalay.

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

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

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

5. Upon what sort of variables is Aubrey's plan contingent?
(a) The tide being high enough to pass over the great reef in the passage.
(b) Wind, current, tide and timing.
(c) Whether Cornélie decides to maintain pursuit.
(d) If his gunpowder can dry quickly enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does much of Chapter 3 offer?

2. Who appears on the horizon?

3. What does the crew want to name their new passengers?

4. What are Aubrey's intentions?

5. What Passage does his ship run down?

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