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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. Who is Lieutenant Jean-Pierrre Dumesnil?
(a) An acquaintance of Aubrey's.
(b) A double agent and friend of Maturin.
(c) The commander of the French man-o-war.
(d) The commander of the Triton.

2. Why is Maturin concerned about his wife?
(a) Because she is pregnant.
(b) Because she is very ill.
(c) Because her brother is trying to take her money.
(d) Because his fortune is lost.

3. From whom does Maturin receive a letter?
(a) His solicitor.
(b) His son.
(c) His wife.
(d) Sir Blaine.

4. Where is the unnamed island?
(a) Near Cape Horn.
(b) In the Indian Ocean.
(c) The South China Sea.
(d) In the Atlantic Ocean.

5. What does Aubrey signal Pullings to do?
(a) Fix the rudder pin.
(b) Signal Cornélie for their surrender.
(c) Turn and pursue Cornélie.
(d) Await the Shannon's help.

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how many men are marooned on an unnamed island?

2. To whom does Maturin give bribes?

3. Why are the sailors able to salvage much of the ship's contents?

4. Who helps Maturin to arrange Colman's transfer?

5. What is the result of Maturin's encounter with the man he offends?

(see the answer key)

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