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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maturin deliver the treaty?
(a) Aubrey orders him to do so.
(b) Edwards is ill.
(c) Because he wants to learn about its provisions.
(d) There is no one else available to do so.

2. Upon what did the ship wreck?
(a) Rocks.
(b) A submerged vessel that wrecked earlier.
(c) An iceberg.
(d) A submerged reef.

3. Why is the Nutmeg of Consolation readied for sea in haste?
(a) The former Governor needs to be at his new post immediately.
(b) They are going to try to catch Cornélie.
(c) Napoleon is gathering his forces near Brest.
(d) There is a bad storm moving in.

4. Where is the unnamed island?
(a) Near Cape Horn.
(b) In the Atlantic Ocean.
(c) The South China Sea.
(d) In the Indian Ocean.

5. For what purpose are the bribes?
(a) He does not give any bribes.
(b) To delay Cornélie's refitting and resupply.
(c) To assure that the harbormaster will give the Chinese safe passage.
(d) To get Matruin aboard the Cornélie for a trip back to England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Aubrey when Maturin awakes from his illness?

2. What does Aubrey do to Miller and Oakes?

3. What does much of Chapter 3 offer?

4. After whom is Aubrey's new ship named?

5. What is Aubrey planning as he leaves port?

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