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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is presumed lost at sea?
(a) Sexton.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Cornelius.
(d) Fox.

2. Why do several new men join the crew?
(a) To bring the vessel to full strength.
(b) To get a ride back to England.
(c) To help as prize crew.
(d) Aubrey does not hire any new men.

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

4. Where are the nests?
(a) In huge rubber trees.
(b) Buried in the sand.
(c) On the cliffs overlooking the ocean.
(d) In vast caves.

5. Who is William Grimshaw?
(a) A sailor who becomes good friends with Killick.
(b) A lieutenant on board.
(c) The accountant for the Governor.
(d) The quartermaster for the ground forces.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin hope the Cornélie will be without?

2. What do they find when they enter the harbor?

3. What does Maturin find when he goes to gather the nests?

4. How had Fox behaved?

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

(see the answer key)

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