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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Clonfert finally decide to do?
(a) Return to Cape Town.
(b) Return to the fleet.
(c) Attack Mauritius.
(d) Pursue an engagement for himself.

2. On what type of mathematical problem is Aubrey working?
(a) How to raise a suspension bridge.
(b) How to build a pyramid.
(c) How to determine star rotation.
(d) How to determine longitude at sea.

3. Who is Dr. McAdam?
(a) Aubrey's surgeon.
(b) Clonfert's personal physician and ship's surgeon.
(c) Maturin's mentor.
(d) Corbett's personal physician and ship's surgeon.

4. With what is Clonfert well acquainted?
(a) Military protocal.
(b) Decorating his stateroom.
(c) The shores and locales of the islands.
(d) Fighting pirates.

5. Why is the Groper sacrificed?
(a) To be a temporary breakwater.
(b) To blow up the garrison.
(c) To draw the French out.
(d) To take civilians off the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. From the discussions between McAdam and Maturin what does the word palliative means?

2. What does Aubrey do with some of his ships before going to Rodriquez?

3. What does Aubrey do with his commodore's pennant when the Admiral arrives?

4. What do Maturin and McAdam continue to do?

5. How do the citizens of Mauritius feel towards the British?

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