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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are his carpenters and seamen begun building?
(a) A way to haul the ship up off the ocean floor.
(b) A schooner.
(c) Huts for shelter.
(d) A new hull to patch the ship.

2. How long does it take to repulse the attackers?
(a) A week.
(b) Twenty-four hours.
(c) Several hours.
(d) Three days.

3. How does Maturin spend the next few days after collapsing?
(a) Resting and reading his nature books.
(b) Sleeping and eating.
(c) In a semi-delirious state.
(d) Creating a concoction for his problem.

4. What does the captain of the force who assaults Aubrey's camp wear?
(a) A gold three-tiered necklace.
(b) An English officer's uniform.
(c) A green loin cloth.
(d) A green head cloth.

5. Whose nests does Maturin find?
(a) Sea Eagles.
(b) Swifts.
(c) Robins.
(d) Terns.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin send to a Chinese junk?

2. What does the Captain of Marines have his men construct?

3. What is the name of their ship that wrecked?

4. What does Maturin do to supplement the food supply?

5. How far do they figure they will have to sail to find assistance?

(see the answer key)

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