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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Aubrey planning as he leaves port?
(a) The pursuit and attack of Cornélie.
(b) How to explain an indiscretion to his wife.
(c) How to get Miller and Oakes up to speed.
(d) How to make an unscheduled stop for Maturin to gather some samples.

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

3. What is the effect of the aftermath of the attack?
(a) Rage.
(b) Renewed industry to effect a departure from the island.
(c) Discouragement.
(d) Optimism that they can weather anything.

4. 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) The former Governor needs to be at his new post immediately.
(d) Napoleon is gathering his forces near Brest.

5. What are the two girls eventually named?
(a) Emily and Sarah.
(b) Mary and Martha.
(c) Susan and Emily.
(d) Sarah and Susan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who exchanges gunfire with Cornélie?

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

3. To where does Kesegaran agree to carry a message?

4. What does Aubrey do with the cannons?

5. Where does Surprise head from Sweeting Island?

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