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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 whom does Maturin deliver the treaty?
(a) The chief of the Dyaks.
(b) The Governor of Tahiti.
(c) The Admiral of the Eastern fleet.
(d) The Governor.

2. What temporarily prevents the Nutmeg of Consolation from steering?
(a) The sea anchor accidentally deploys.
(b) A lodged cannonball between the rudder post and stern.
(c) The rudder post breaks off.
(d) The pinion arm breaks.

3. What is the Triton?
(a) An English privateer.
(b) A French frigate.
(c) An American privateer.
(d) A Dutch merchant vessel.

4. Who is Fox's clerk?
(a) Edwards.
(b) Stafford.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Jones.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the captain of the Triton do?

2. About what does Maturin brood?

3. What does Aubrey think of the Surprise?

4. What does Aubrey do to Miller and Oakes?

5. What are his carpenters and seamen begun building?

(see the answer key)

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