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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 does Dumesnil tell Aubrey about the Cornelie?
(a) It is faster than the Diane.
(b) It is there for smuggling against the Sultan.
(c) It has been seized by the Sultan.
(d) It is careened and needs repairs.

2. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after Maturin enlists Ahmed?
(a) Go to the Admirality.
(b) Go to a gambling house.
(c) Go see Maturin's brother.
(d) Go aboard Diane and prepare to leave.

3. Where does Diane head after leaving Pulo Prabang?
(a) Spain.
(b) Ireland.
(c) South Africa.
(d) Batavia.

4. What kind of sailor is Pullings?
(a) Good but has made some mistakes.
(b) Average.
(c) Exceptional.
(d) Poor.

5. What does Maturin see as the reason for the Sultan's hesitancy towards the English?
(a) The Sultan is interested in one of the French delegation members.
(b) Ledward's influence over the cup-bearer.
(c) The Sultan's wife despises Fox.
(d) The Sultan's wife is sleeping with Wray.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where do many of the crew come?

2. What do both delegations do after several days of preparation?

3. Who does Aubrey occasionally allow to come aboard the Diane?

4. What French warship is in the Pulo Prabang port?

5. For what position has Martin been educated?

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