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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. Why does Maturin receive a huge sum of gold?
(a) To dispense the sailors' pay.
(b) For his actions during the war.
(c) For bribes.
(d) All of his back pay.

2. Who cares for Maturin medically?
(a) No one.
(b) Jackson.
(c) McAdam.
(d) Troost.

3. What does the Admiral tell Aubrey?
(a) To sail under the commodore's pennant.
(b) To put the pennant at half mast.
(c) To take the pennant down.
(d) That he's taking command of the fleet.

4. What kind of ship is the Néréide?
(a) A forty-eight gun Longship.
(b) A sloop.
(c) A thirty-six gun frigate.
(d) A battle cruiser.

5. What do the sailors call a dugong?
(a) A merman.
(b) A sea serpent.
(c) A mermaid.
(d) A dragon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Magicienne and Sirius?

2. What kind of reputation does Lord Clonfert have?

3. What captured ship reinforces Aubrey's squadron?

4. What does Aubrey do about the French ship he encounters?

5. Who does Admiral Bertie send to England with news of their victory?

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