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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does H.M.S. Lively help run a frigate-picket blockade in chapter two?
(a) French port of Le Havre.
(b) French colonies in the New World.
(c) Near the coast of India.
(d) Off the coast of Toulon.

2. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?
(a) Political lecture.
(b) A lecture on human anatomy.
(c) A lecture on insects.
(d) Bird watching lecture.

3. Maturin pays to stay informed of the whereabouts of whom?
(a) The new First Lord.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Sir Joseph Blain.
(d) Captain Jack Aubrey.

4. What does Maturin do to at least partly ease his conscience about Dil's murder?
(a) He sends money to Dil's family.
(b) He promises to help Dil's siblings.
(c) He pays for Dil's funeral.
(d) He sends money to Diana to have Dil's body buried.

5. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?
(a) Under cover of the night.
(b) At first morning light.
(c) Waits until noon.
(d) Late afternoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. When church services are held on Sunday in chapter 5, who preaches the sermon?

2. What diet addition helps the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise combat scurvy?

3. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?

4. In chapter six, how long is Maturin on the rocky islets?

5. How does Maturin handle the confession of Nicolls?

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