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

2. What does much of Chapter 3 offer?
(a) A recap of events in previous novels.
(b) A recap of the fight with the French frigate.
(c) A long monologue in Aubrey's head.
(d) A vivid and detailed description of the island.

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

4. Who is offered a command position?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Evans.
(c) Miller.
(d) Oakes.

5. Who organizes the shipwrecked men's camp?
(a) Martin.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Welby.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what are the nests good?

2. To what is Maturin oblivious?

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

4. What does the crew think is rather odd?

5. Whose history and customs does the crew discuss?

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