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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives as Clonfert captures the fort?
(a) Captain Lambert.
(b) Several British ships.
(c) Several French ships.
(d) Aubrey.

2. What does Maturin keep on a daily basis?
(a) Writing to his wife.
(b) A religious rite.
(c) An eating habit.
(d) A journal.

3. What naval news arrives at Cape Town?
(a) Mauritius had been taken.
(b) Rodriquez was over run by the French.
(c) The capture and re-capture of various ships.
(d) France's surrender.

4. What about alcohol and opium do the men argue?
(a) Which is more onerous.
(b) Which is more unhealthy.
(c) Which is more addictive.
(d) Which helps depression best.

5. What captured ship reinforces Aubrey's squadron?
(a) Vénus.
(b) Bellone.
(c) Magicienne.
(d) Manche.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Maturin during the voyage?

2. What does Clonfert do when he hears of Pym?

3. Why is the Groper sacrificed?

4. Who commands the Groper?

5. What happens to Maturin's head?

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