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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. Who fixes the problem with the Nutmeg Consolation's sailing problem?
(a) Miller.
(b) Oakes.
(c) Aubrey and Richardson.
(d) Pullings.

2. Who is presumed lost at sea?
(a) Fox.
(b) Sexton.
(c) Cornelius.
(d) Maturin.

3. What is near where Surprise docks?
(a) A British consulate.
(b) A penal colony.
(c) A leper colony.
(d) Not much of anything.

4. What does Aubrey admire about the Captain of the Marines?
(a) His efficiency and devotion to duty.
(b) His droll sense of humor.
(c) His physique.
(d) His ability at whist.

5. What does the Captain of Marines have his men construct?
(a) A means of desalting the sea water.
(b) A system of pipes to bring fresh water to the camp.
(c) Defensive breastworks around the camp.
(d) A gallows for several mutineers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of armament does the Cornélie possess?

2. Why is Maturin concerned about his wife?

3. What happens to Maturin when the coca leaves are all gone?

4. What are Aubrey's intentions?

5. For what is Grimshaw and Killick known?

(see the answer key)

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