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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 information does the Captain of the Dutch ship provide?
(a) That a cyclone is brewing on their path.
(b) That the Cornélie was sunk by pirates that morning.
(c) That a large pirate fleet is not far away.
(d) Information about the movements of the Cornélie.

2. What does Cornélie do in response to Nutmeg's heading out to sea?
(a) It can't do anything as it is replacing its main mast.
(b) It relies upon the man-o-war to give chase.
(c) Gathers her boats and men and hoists anchor for pursuit.
(d) Shoots a couple rounds after them but declines to pursue.

3. Who receives the commission for the HMS Nutmeg of Consolation?
(a) Brown.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Fox.
(d) Pullings.

4. Upon what sort of variables is Aubrey's plan contingent?
(a) Whether Cornélie decides to maintain pursuit.
(b) Wind, current, tide and timing.
(c) The tide being high enough to pass over the great reef in the passage.
(d) If his gunpowder can dry quickly enough.

5. For what is Grimshaw and Killick known?
(a) Their sword fighting ability.
(b) Strength.
(c) Wit.
(d) Surliness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey realize as he sights land that evening?

2. Why does Maturin deliver the treaty?

3. What does the crew want to name their new passengers?

4. What does Aubrey do to Miller and Oakes?

5. For whom does Aubrey host a dinner?

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