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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wants to examine the biological specimens on St. Paul's Rocks?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Stanhope.
(c) Mr. White.
(d) Maturin.

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

3. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?
(a) Man is obviously a relative of Maturin.
(b) Man is of high rank and status.
(c) They exchange secret signals.
(d) Man has official papers of introduction.

4. Who is Fanshaw?
(a) Sir Joseph's aide.
(b) Solicitor hired to aid Aubrey.
(c) Aubrey's faithful steward.
(d) Aubrey's prize agent .

5. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?
(a) Maturin hires Mr. Stanhope for the voyage.
(b) Stanhope is the steward assigned to Aubrey.
(c) Stanhope is the envoy going to Kampong.
(d) Stanhope will captain Maturin's vessel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Richard Canning?

2. How does Mr. Nicolls, the second lieutenant, appear during the inspection?

3. What is Maturin's reaction to the heat he experiences on the side trip with Nicolls?

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

5. About what woman does Maturin think during chapter six?

(see the answer key)

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