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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, and 6, pp. 42-57.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator run away from the Dolly?
(a) He considers the captain a tyrant.
(b) He wants to be alone.
(c) He falls in love with a native girl.
(d) He was left ashore mistakenly.

2. What did the French Admiral demand when he reached his next destination after Nukuheva?
(a) Liberty for the natives.
(b) Money and treasure.
(c) Safe haven for his crew.
(d) Repairs for his ship.

3. Who or what approaches the Dolly when it reaches Nukuheva?
(a) A French ship.
(b) A drunken Englishman.
(c) A Spanish ship.
(d) A deserted sailor.

4. How does the narrator describe Toby's personality?
(a) Lazy.
(b) Easy-going.
(c) Shy.
(d) Passionate.

5. In what name are the French claiming Nukuheva?
(a) Liberty.
(b) Civilization.
(c) Progress.
(d) Equality.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator, what do sea birds signal?

2. Toward what land does the ship steer?

3. How does the narrator describe Toby?

4. How long has it been since the narrator saw land, when the book opens?

5. Where does the narrator plan to go when he deserts his ship?

(see the answer key)

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