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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does one officer of Stately believe?
(a) Homosexuality has no bearing on a ship's readiness.
(b) Homosexuals fight better than others.
(c) Homosexuals should be put to death.
(d) The discussion at dinner impugns the fighting readiness of his vessel.

3. Who is Mr. Houmouzios?
(a) A slaver trader.
(b) A local shamen.
(c) A man with whom Stephen exchanges intelligence.
(d) A French spy.

4. What does Maturin believe cocoa leaves medicate?
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Depression.
(d) Fatigue.

5. Who is leaving the Commodore's office when Stephen arrives?
(a) A pretty, young woman.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Killick.
(d) Captain Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the naval penalty for sodomy?

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

3. Whose name does Stephen think is mentioned in the message?

4. Where would Dundas end up if he returns to England empty handed?

5. What is one thing Maturin believes about his condition?

(see the answer key)

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