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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin send to a Chinese junk?
(a) A present.
(b) A child with a message.
(c) A peace offering.
(d) A stack of nests.

2. How does Aubrey modify the Nutmeg of Consolation?
(a) He increases its fire power.
(b) He makes it appear to be a pirate vessel.
(c) He makes it able to float even if several compartments below deck are filled.
(d) To make it look sloppy and unkempt.

3. Why are Maturin and Martin combing the island despite the illness?
(a) They stay far enough away from the town.
(b) They believe the pathogen has died out.
(c) It is essential to get the crew some fruit.
(d) They are immune as they've had it before.

4. 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) Aubrey does not hire any new men.
(d) To help as prize crew.

5. What Passage does his ship run down?
(a) The Straits of Pukuoni.
(b) Great Horned.
(c) Salibabu.
(d) Zanzibare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one attribute of the guests at a dinner party Maturin attends?

2. What do Martin and Maturin exchange over the next few weeks?

3. What temporarily prevents the Nutmeg of Consolation from steering?

4. Who will depart about the Cornélie?

5. What does much of Chapter 3 offer?

(see the answer key)

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