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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8, 9, and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin learn about?
(a) The coca leaf.
(b) The shamen's medical practices.
(c) The local voodoo customs.
(d) The habits of the vampire bat.

2. Why is Maturin furious when Aubrey turns to the open seas?
(a) He is not upset.
(b) He thinks the crew needs some shore time.
(c) He had wanted to go ashore on the Galapagoes.
(d) He wanted to gather some fruit to prevent scurvy.

3. Who once gave Mrs. Fielding passage aboard his ship?
(a) Phipps.
(b) Hughes.
(c) Nelson.
(d) Aubrey.

4. What does Horner tell Aubrey?
(a) His wife is going to divoce him.
(b) Hollom is wants to stay with his wife on the island to protect her.
(c) He was jumped by some sailors and detained.
(d) His wife and Hollom will not be returning to the ship.

5. What does Aubrey plan to grab to save Maturin?
(a) The rudder.
(b) He does not think that far ahead.
(c) The monkey lines.
(d) The long board being towed behind Surprise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Maturin wake?

2. Why does Aubrey contrive to cross the equator on Sunday?

3. How does Maturin relax?

4. About what is Aubrey anxious?

5. Why is Martin considered bad luck?

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