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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bertie give Captain Aubrey?
(a) A reprimand.
(b) A new command.
(c) Several official honors.
(d) A new stripe.

2. From the discussions between McAdam and Maturin what does the word palliative means?
(a) Able to be seen.
(b) A cure for a psychosomatic.
(c) Curing a disease.
(d) Soothing treatment of symptoms.

3. By the time Aubrey reaches Mauritius how is the crew functioning?
(a) Reluctantly.
(b) With some grumbling.
(c) Better, but still erratic.
(d) Smoothly.

4. At what is Aubrey furious at their destination?
(a) The shipyard's uncooperative attitude.
(b) The lack of food supplies.
(c) The lack of docks.
(d) The lack of ammunition.

5. What happens to the Raisonable after the squadron returns to Cape Town?
(a) It's sent to French Guinea.
(b) It is retired.
(c) It's sent to England.
(d) It is scraped.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what type of mathematical problem is Aubrey working?

2. What kind of ship is the Néréide?

3. What kind of reputation does Lord Clonfert have?

4. How far is Mauritius when the squadron sets sail?

5. On what island does Maturin first land?

(see the answer key)

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