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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 is the Nutmeg of Consolation readied for sea in haste?
(a) There is a bad storm moving in.
(b) They are going to try to catch Cornélie.
(c) Napoleon is gathering his forces near Brest.
(d) The former Governor needs to be at his new post immediately.

2. For what is Grimshaw and Killick known?
(a) Strength.
(b) Surliness.
(c) Wit.
(d) Their sword fighting ability.

3. Where departs for Batavia in one of the ship's boats?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Martin.
(d) Fox.

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

5. What does Aubrey realize as he sights land that evening?
(a) He is going to get to the ambush place just on time.
(b) He has misjudged the tide.
(c) He is too far west of his planned ambush.
(d) He doesn't recognize the landmarks.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Maturin give bribes?

2. With what does Aubrey arm the Nutmeg of Consolation?

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

4. What does Aubrey hope the Captain on the Cornélie will believe?

5. Who fixes the problem with the Nutmeg Consolation's sailing problem?

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