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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the men survive?
(a) Most do not survive.
(b) They drink from cacti.
(c) They drink as much as possible when there is water.
(d) They kill desert animals for their liquid.

2. What do Maturin and Graham fear will happen to their naval maneuvers if there are French spies in the area?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They will be observed for intelligence.
(c) They will be altered unnecessarily.
(d) They will be thwarted.

3. How many damaged ships is Aubrey responsible for?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

4. What does the Dromedary encounter at sea?
(a) A French privateer.
(b) An American privateer.
(c) Good weather.
(d) A Barbary coast pirate.

5. Why does the boat not make good progress up the Gulf of Suez?
(a) Unfavorable winds.
(b) No wind.
(c) Bad rainstorms.
(d) Poor seamanship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aubrey disappointed about the admiral he visits?

2. What does Aubrey fear?

3. For what is Aubrey grateful?

4. What does the Admiral give Aubrey after returning from the failed attempt?

5. Who is Boulay?

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