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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cornélie continue to do?
(a) Pump out much water.
(b) Run with all her sails.
(c) Try to get close enough to cut across Nutmeg's bow.
(d) Fire cannons though the range is too far.

2. What does Aubrey contemplate as they near the place they expect to encounter the French?
(a) Whether he is within international waters.
(b) If the carronades were the best choice.
(c) If the cannons were the best choice.
(d) The impending combat.

3. What are Aubrey's intentions?
(a) To find a place to hide out until Cornélie gives up.
(b) He has not yet decided.
(c) To encourage pursuit.
(d) To run ahead of the wind as fast as possible.

4. With whom does Aubrey share his thoughts?
(a) Killick.
(b) Miller.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Oakes.

5. How do the girls adapt to ship life?
(a) They are constantly seasick.
(b) They cry for their parents all the time.
(c) Surprisingly well.
(d) They want to go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do immediately upon resuming his old command?

2. What happens a few hours after the dinner ends?

3. Who appears on the horizon?

4. What does the landing party find?

5. When will the ambush take place?

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