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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 Paulton believe about solitude?
(a) It would give him time to figure out a way to return to England safely.
(b) It will help him finish his novel.
(c) It would cure his anger.
(d) It would drive him crazy.

2. Where does Surprise head from Sweeting Island?
(a) Brest.
(b) England.
(c) The Mediterranean.
(d) New South Wales.

3. What are his carpenters and seamen begun building?
(a) A schooner.
(b) A way to haul the ship up off the ocean floor.
(c) Huts for shelter.
(d) A new hull to patch the ship.

4. Who helps Maturin to arrange Colman's transfer?
(a) Owens.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Blaine.
(d) Paulton.

5. What is the result of Maturin's encounter with the man he offends?
(a) They duel and Maturin kills the man.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They exchange insults but do not draw swords.
(d) They duel and Maturin wounds him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of their ship that wrecked?

2. To where is Colman transferred?

3. Why does the Nutmeg of Consolation sail poorly?

4. What does Maturin think poverty may affect?

5. What does the crew want to name their new passengers?

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