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Questions 1-5 of 25:

Who is waiting to greet the crew of the Ariel as they come ashore? (from Chapter 9)

A pirate band.

French peasants.

French soldiers.

No one.

What happens as Aubrey is trying to get the Ariel away from The Thatcher? (from Chapter 9)

The rudder pinon breaks off.

The linesman hurls the sounding line and knocks out Aubrey.

The ship hits a reef which punctures her hull.

He is successful but they are way off course.

How does Aubrey find his home? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Bustling in anticipation of his return.

Completely deserted.

Not burned as an earlier report said.

Nearly vacant.

How is the crew of the Ariel? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Disciplined and well trained.

About 80 percent are on their first sea assignment.

Slovenly.

Generally knowlegeable but not ambitious.

To whom does Maturin make his report? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

The Duke of Wellington.

Sir James Blair.

Admiral Nelson.

Sir Joseph Blaine.

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