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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Whewell describe for Jack and Stephen?
(a) How to surprise the slavers.
(b) The reason for slave trades among various tribes.
(c) The raids.
(d) The organization of the local villages.

2. Why is Aubrey in a foul mood when Maturin sees him?
(a) His ships' performances are not up to Aubrey's standards.
(b) The supplies are not yet loaded on all the ships in the squadron.
(c) His first mate is ill and his best gunner's mate has died.
(d) Sophie still has not delivered.

3. Who arrives to meet with Maturin?
(a) Padeen Coleman.
(b) A gentleman ostensibly from the Sick and Hurt board.
(c) A gentleman with a limp.
(d) His wife.

4. For how long is Maturin ill?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Several months.
(d) A few days.

5. Why is Maturin excited to hear Coleman and Brigid?
(a) To hear Brigid laugh.
(b) To realize that Brigid can speak.
(c) To realize that Coleman is such a kind man.
(d) To realize that Brigid learns very quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Dundas and Aubrey once do at a water stop when they are young men?

2. What does Stephen wonder about his use of cocoa leaves?

3. What is the naval penalty for sodomy?

4. Why is Aubrey upset about Sophie's actions when he was gone?

5. Why does Captain Thomas become defensive?

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