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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 is Maturin's occupation?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Ship captain.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Surgeon.

2. In what state was Aubrey's finances when the Surprise was purchased by the owner?
(a) Ruined.
(b) He is supported by his wife.
(c) He was very wealthy.
(d) He had typical resources for a naval captain.

3. What does Maturin ruin on the ship?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Most of Aubrey's scientific instrumentation.
(c) The new flag.
(d) The Coronation Dinner.

4. Why does Fox decide to give a tour of Diane to the Sultan?
(a) To impress him.
(b) To isolate him from the French.
(c) To show what the English have captured from the French.
(d) To scare him.

5. How does Fox respond to Aubrey's invitation?
(a) He accepts it, reluctantly.
(b) He turns it down.
(c) He accepts it enthusiastically.
(d) He ignores it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel about Standish's problem?

2. How does Aubrey work the crew?

3. Who is the second lieutenant aboard the Diane?

4. What does Fox quote to Maturin one night?

5. What does Maturin do as Aubrey is being reinstated?

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