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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was the news disseminated?
(a) From Maturin's wife.
(b) Via a letter from Diana Villiers.
(c) Through Admiral Nelson's aide.
(d) From one of the sailors who deserted the Leopard.

2. What impresses Aubrey about the Shannon?
(a) It's extra sails.
(b) Its displacement.
(c) It's double mast.
(d) Its high state of readiness.

3. How does Villiers seem in relation to Maturin?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Maudlin.
(c) Needy.
(d) Weepy.

4. How is Herapath tying to make a living?
(a) Working for his father.
(b) Horse breeding.
(c) Translating Chinese poetry.
(d) Running guns.

5. How many times have the Americans encountered the British?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 11.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what is Villiers somewhat recovered?

2. What happens the first time they sight a vessel?

3. What ship does Herapath intend to use to help Aubrey?

4. What does Maturin want from Herapath?

5. Who rescues Aubrey from making a serious faux pas?

(see the answer key)

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