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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?
(a) Have patience with him.
(b) Read his writing out loud.
(c) Throw dinner parties.
(d) Dress herself.

2. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?
(a) He chooses to do so.
(b) It saves them money.
(c) It is the fashion of the time.
(d) She has commanded him to.

3. What does Thornton tell captains in the blockade to do once the French have broken through?
(a) Enact the spy catcher plan.
(b) Keep the blockade.
(c) Follow his lead.
(d) Act independantly.

4. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?
(a) They are breaking a treaty.
(b) They are being attacked by pirates.
(c) They have a new secret weapon.
(d) A dead man is the captain.

5. What does Aubrey wrap the sinking hull with?
(a) Cable.
(b) Tar and gum.
(c) A sail.
(d) Linen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Maturin's wife?

2. Where is Thornton waiting for Aubrey when he returns to the blockade?

3. How does Harte feel about Aubrey?

4. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?

5. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?

(see the answer key)

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