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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 do while Leopard is being worked on?
(a) Sleeps.
(b) Goes to shore.
(c) Gets high.
(d) Writes a letter to his wife.

2. What did Maturin find when he examined Aubrey?
(a) He'd been shot in the back.
(b) He had been shot in the shoulder.
(c) He had a sword wound in his thigh.
(d) He had a broken ankle.

3. Why is Aubrey reticent at the gathering?
(a) He is depressed.
(b) He is afraid of unintended insult.
(c) He has a sore throat.
(d) He has too much to drink.

4. Who came to speak to Aubrey after Joseph's event?
(a) His wife.
(b) Admiral Manchester.
(c) His lawyer.
(d) A well-positioned government official.

5. What does Maturin insist is possible with tragic literature?
(a) A happy end.
(b) A lucky protagonist.
(c) No romance involved.
(d) Some comedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what position will Barrett Bonden work on Surprise?

2. Why is Maturin going to leave England?

3. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?

4. Why is Aubrey no longer in the Royal Navy?

5. Who is Edward Norton?

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