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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Maturin hope the Cornélie will be without?
(a) Gunpowder.
(b) A surgeon.
(c) Enough money for a good refitting.
(d) A captain.

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

4. What does Maturin play up?
(a) The wonder of birds' nest soup.
(b) A minor injury that Aubrey suffers.
(c) A minor injury that he suffers.
(d) A minor injury on a child.

5. What does the captain of the force who assaults Aubrey's camp wear?
(a) An English officer's uniform.
(b) A green head cloth.
(c) A gold three-tiered necklace.
(d) A green loin cloth.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is Grimshaw and Killick known?

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

3. What is critical after the attack?

4. Who is William Grimshaw?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Maturin's fortune?

2. What does Maturin give Paulton for his help?

3. Describe the fight between the Dyaks and the English sailors.

4. What favor does Raffles' wife ask of Aubrey and what is his response?

5. What do Maturin and Martin do and what do they find?

6. Who is John Paulton and what is he like?

7. Where does Maturin find Padeen Colman and what does Maturin do?

8. What has Welby overdone in Aubrey's estimation, but why does Aubrey still admire the man?

9. Who is William Grimshaw and how does he help provide comic relief on board?

10. How does Maturin become ill and what does he see when he awakens from a fever?

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