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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bertie give Captain Aubrey?
(a) A reprimand.
(b) A new command.
(c) Several official honors.
(d) A new stripe.

2. With whom does Aubrey confer?
(a) His wife.
(b) Captain Long.
(c) Admiral Jackson.
(d) Other military advisors.

3. What French ship does Aubrey encounter?
(a) Venus.
(b) Magicienne.
(c) Sirius.
(d) Iphigenia.

4. To what drug is Maturin addicted?
(a) Opium.
(b) Codeine.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Marijuana.

5. How were the odds Aubrey faced against the French?
(a) Aubrey was slightly ahead.
(b) Seemingly insurmountable.
(c) Just about even.
(d) Aubrey was slightly behind the odds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one interest in mental health Maturin has?

2. Who has been captured?

3. Why does Pym delay a third English frigate?

4. How does Maturin feel about McAdam's alcoholism?

5. What does Maturin call tormina?

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