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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Scriven teach Captain Aubrey to do?
(a) Train a bear.
(b) Write an essay.
(c) Avoid debtors' prison.
(d) Escape from Sophia.

2. What language does Doctor Maturin use to write scientific observations in his diary?
(a) Italian.
(b) Latin.
(c) French.
(d) English.

3. Aside from being a surgeon, what type of work does Stephen Maturin also handle?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Pastor.
(c) Veterinarian.
(d) Secret Agent.

4. What subject matter do Diane and Sophia argue about that results in Diana moving away from Mapes Court?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Piquet.
(c) Maturin.
(d) War between England and France.

5. Who is the captainof the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?
(a) Captain Belkin.
(b) Captain O'Quinn.
(c) Commander Crowe.
(d) Captain Spottiswood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Aubrey entertain aboard ship in grand style?

2. Which country is Doctor Maturin's destination for gathering intelligence for the Admiralty?

3. What is the primary development in Chapter 4?

4. Which character tells Dr. Maturin that between him and Captain Aubrey, the captain is considered to be 'the prize"?

5. What natural marvel do the passengers aboard the Indiaman get to see as the ship is making its way to England?

(see the answer key)

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