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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. What does Fox leave with his clerk?
(a) A thousand pounds.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A sketch of the treaty territories.
(d) A copy of the treaty.

2. Approximately how many men are marooned on an unnamed island?
(a) 54.
(b) 448.
(c) 2000.
(d) 157.

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

4. What does Cornélie continue to do?
(a) Run with all her sails.
(b) Pump out much water.
(c) Try to get close enough to cut across Nutmeg's bow.
(d) Fire cannons though the range is too far.

5. What does Aubrey admire about the Captain of the Marines?
(a) His efficiency and devotion to duty.
(b) His droll sense of humor.
(c) His physique.
(d) His ability at whist.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maturin spend the next few days after collapsing?

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

3. What type of armament does the Cornélie possess?

4. What happens to Cornélie as the ships exchange gun fire?

5. How long does it take to repulse the attackers?

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