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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 do Maturin and Martin do after readying for their next assignment?
(a) Observe the local flora and fauna.
(b) Catch up on their sleep.
(c) Research local diseases.
(d) Open a free clinic for a few days.

2. What does Maturin do most of the time?
(a) Writes on bark that he strips off trees and using charcoal.
(b) Observing the island's plant and animal life.
(c) Sleeps.
(d) Reads.

3. What rumors once existed about Mrs. Fielding?
(a) She was having an affair with Aubrey.
(b) She was a British undercover agent.
(c) She was having an affair with Nelson.
(d) She was a French spy.

4. How does Maturin react to what he learns?
(a) He decides to adopt a couple of the shamen's techniques.
(b) He finds the effects of the coca leaf exhilerating and useful.
(c) He is intrigued by the psychological aspects of voodoo.
(d) He studies it to learn about rabies.

5. What does Aubrey notice as Surprise sails South?
(a) Divisions in the crews.
(b) The bilges are smelling particularly badly.
(c) The crew is getting along better than usual.
(d) The crew is hiding something from Aubrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aubrey says he weighs __________.

2. What is Horner's position on board Surprise?

3. How does Aubrey find Allen's conversation?

4. How does Surprise send mail home?

5. What does Maturin do pro bono?

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