The Thirteen-gun Salute Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapters 7 and 8

Quiz: Chapters 7 and 8

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What is the trail to the monastery called by the locals?
a) The ladder of enlightenment.
b) The path of the soul.
c) The 1,000 steps.
d) The stairs to heaven.

2. What two types of animals does Maturin particularly enjoy watching at the monastery?
a) Orangutans and hippopotamuses.
b) Orangutans and rhinoceroses.
c) Jaguars and cheetahs.
d) Elephants and chimpanzees.

3. What offer to the French has the Sultan officially rejected?
a) Offer to hear a presentation.
b) Offer of safe conduct.
c) Offer to align with the French.
d) Offer to allow a French embassy.

4. Why is Maturin unable to collect any specimens at the monastery?
a) They are all too...
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