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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 kind of raid has Pym led?
(a) He was repelled but captured a captain.
(b) Successful but bloody.
(c) He was completely defeated.
(d) Moderately successful but no one was injured.

2. With whom does Aubrey confer?
(a) Other military advisors.
(b) Captain Long.
(c) His wife.
(d) Admiral Jackson.

3. What kind of ship is the Néréide?
(a) A battle cruiser.
(b) A sloop.
(c) A thirty-six gun frigate.
(d) A forty-eight gun Longship.

4. How much damage did Clonfert's ship receive?
(a) Heavy.
(b) Moderate.
(c) Light.
(d) None.

5. About what abstract human characteristic does Maturin ponder?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Hate.
(c) Courage.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin do on the first island on which he goes ashore?

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

3. How does Aubrey find life at home?

4. What does Pym have several English ships do?

5. What ship does Pullings bring to help Aubrey?

(see the answer key)

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