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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. What French warship is in the Pulo Prabang port?
(a) The Astute Legion.
(b) Cornélie.
(c) Sparrow.
(d) Revenge.

2. Why is the Inaccessible Island given that name?
(a) The huge coral reef that surrounds it.
(b) The bogs along the shore.
(c) The type of people who live there.
(d) The sheer cliffs that rise out of the water.

3. Why does Maturin purchase rare types of soil?
(a) To make a sand painting for the Sultan.
(b) To sprinkle on the gangplank for color.
(c) To make the cannon discharges colorful.
(d) To mix with herbs for medicines.

4. What subject does Fox avoid and leave his medical visit?
(a) Sexuality.
(b) Politics.
(c) Treason.
(d) War.

5. Why will Diane be going to Pulo Prabang?
(a) To assault Pulo Prabang.
(b) To negotiate a treaty.
(c) To capture a large French fleet.
(d) To join a blockade of Africa's southern coast.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel towards Ledward and Wray?

2. What is Maturin supposed to do about the leader of the British delegation?

3. What is the head of Pulo Prabang called?

4. How do the midshipmen feel about their class on spherical trigonometry?

5. At what function does the British delegation act in grossly flattering ways?

(see the answer key)

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