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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Graham believe is visiting Malta?
(a) The Duke of Wellington.
(b) A secret agent of the crown.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Lesueur.

2. What do Maturin and Graham fear will happen to their naval maneuvers if there are French spies in the area?
(a) They will be altered unnecessarily.
(b) They will be observed for intelligence.
(c) They will be thwarted.
(d) Nothing.

3. Over what do Maturin and Aubrey argue concerning the ship?
(a) Whether the ship can be made seaworthy.
(b) Whether the ship should be retrofitted with several new cannons.
(c) Whether Aubrey will allow Maturin to pay for some of the expense of its repairs.
(d) Whether or not Maturin's new purchase will fit on board.

4. Who is Effendi?
(a) A Rabbi.
(b) An Iman.
(c) A leader in Mubara.
(d) A monk.

5. What does the First Secretary promise Aubrey?
(a) Command of the Essex.
(b) Command of the Leopard.
(c) Command of the Shannon.
(d) Command of the Blackwater.

Short Answer Questions

1. What secret occupation does Graham have in common with Maturin?

2. To whom does Aubrey report upon his return to Malta?

3. Why is Aubrey disappointed about the admiral he visits?

4. What is Effendi willing to do?

5. With what event does the arrival coincide?

(see the answer key)

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