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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 temporarily prevents the Nutmeg of Consolation from steering?
(a) A lodged cannonball between the rudder post and stern.
(b) The pinion arm breaks.
(c) The rudder post breaks off.
(d) The sea anchor accidentally deploys.

2. When must Aubrey reach his destination?
(a) Before Cornélie enters the passage.
(b) Within the first couple hours of darkness.
(c) By midnight.
(d) Before daybreak.

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

4. Where departs for Batavia in one of the ship's boats?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Fox.
(d) Martin.

5. To what island does Aubrey transport the person in question 38?
(a) New Guinea.
(b) Batavia.
(c) Jarkarta.
(d) Pulo Prabang.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin spend his time and money doing?

2. To whom does the Chinese junk have to pay tribute?

3. Upon what sort of variables is Aubrey's plan contingent?

4. Where are the nests?

5. Who receives the commission for the HMS Nutmeg of Consolation?

(see the answer key)

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