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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the Kroomen?
(a) A family of Dutch slave traders.
(b) A tribe of Africans in the upper Congo region.
(c) A family of German slave traders.
(d) Local merchants in Sierra Leone.

2. Why are Dundas and Aubrey once flogged?
(a) Only Dundas was flogged.
(b) For being late to return from shore leave.
(c) For dueling.
(d) For oversleeping after getting drunk.

3. What is Aubrey's commander's response?
(a) That they have no 20 pounders to spare.
(b) The Thames was just in drydock.
(c) They will add four 12 pounders.
(d) To get Thomas up to par.

4. For what does Maturin hire a man named Pratt?
(a) To re-roof the barn.
(b) To confront the man who is harassing Clarissa.
(c) To build a new stall for Brigid's pony.
(d) To try to find Diana.

5. To where will the French squadron that departs from Lorient be ostensibly bound?
(a) Gibraltar.
(b) The southeastern coast of Spain.
(c) Malaca.
(d) The West Indies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gifford characterize William Duff?

2. Who is William Smith?

3. Who is Habachtsthal?

4. What is Maturin's response to Blaine's subtle hint?

5. Who is Mr. Gifford?

(see the answer key)

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